My 69 C10 shift linkage locks up sometimes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

data89 · 09-24-2012, 10:36 AM

I have a 69 C10, 3 on the tree. Occasionally, whether downshifting or upshifting, my linkage will lockup (naturally only at a stop with vehicles behind me), and I have to turn off the engine, get out, raise the hood and pull up one of the 2 linkages on the column. If I'm attentive to shifting, I can go months without this happening, but, sometimes I just want to shift without babying it. It's always been a little stiff going from gear to gear, but, I think this is not normal, duh. And there should be a procedure for adjusting this, right?

68gmsee · 09-24-2012, 10:54 AM

First thing you need to do us make sure the linkages have the rubber bushings on them -both top and bottom at the trans linkages. Then you need to adjust them properly.

Check this writeup to see if it helps..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307

data89 · 09-24-2012, 12:58 PM

Looks like the bushings are there, but wobbly. The link is excellent, thanks, I'll be able to fix it from that.

19673ontree · 09-24-2012, 01:37 PM

I learned to drive on a 69 c10 3 on the tree , I have never had problem ? My 67 shifts perfect for me but if anybody else drives it it hangs up ? I let my girlfriend drive my truck in the lowes parking lot she made it about 40 feet and hanged up the gears lol , you may need to practice you may not actually have anything wrong mechanically
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09-24-2012, 10:36 AM	#1
data89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Watertown, WI Posts: 72	My 69 C10 shift linkage locks up sometimes I have a 69 C10, 3 on the tree. Occasionally, whether downshifting or upshifting, my linkage will lockup (naturally only at a stop with vehicles behind me), and I have to turn off the engine, get out, raise the hood and pull up one of the 2 linkages on the column. If I'm attentive to shifting, I can go months without this happening, but, sometimes I just want to shift without babying it. It's always been a little stiff going from gear to gear, but, I think this is not normal, duh. And there should be a procedure for adjusting this, right?

09-24-2012, 10:54 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: My 69 C10 shift linkage locks up sometimes First thing you need to do us make sure the linkages have the rubber bushings on them -both top and bottom at the trans linkages. Then you need to adjust them properly. Check this writeup to see if it helps.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307 __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

09-24-2012, 12:58 PM	#3
data89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Watertown, WI Posts: 72	Re: My 69 C10 shift linkage locks up sometimes Looks like the bushings are there, but wobbly. The link is excellent, thanks, I'll be able to fix it from that.

09-24-2012, 01:37 PM	#4
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: My 69 C10 shift linkage locks up sometimes I learned to drive on a 69 c10 3 on the tree , I have never had problem ? My 67 shifts perfect for me but if anybody else drives it it hangs up ? I let my girlfriend drive my truck in the lowes parking lot she made it about 40 feet and hanged up the gears lol , you may need to practice you may not actually have anything wrong mechanically Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC



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