Two questions about automatic column shifter.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Patrick Sullivan · 05-28-2002, 12:54 AM

1) When trying to put it into park, the shifter just won't go. It goes into every other gear easily, but park is a no-go unless you really put some force into it. If I push on the left side of the part of the column that turns with the shifter, it goes into park just fine. I oiled it up, made no difference. There's no problem at the tranny, all gears are fine down there - so I assume it is a column problem. Is there some kind of adjustment I can make?

2) Does anyone make replacement knobs for these things? Mine broke off, and I miss it..

Thanks..

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-28-2002, 08:34 AM

The shifter tube needs to slide up and down inside the column so that the detent at the lower end will clear. It is real common for the shifter tubes to get sticky and not pull back so as to get it into park. I would try spraying the lower mechanism with a light oil or penetrant and then lubing with a light grease. At the shift lever spray a penentrant into the hole where the shifter lever goes into the bezel and work the lever as you spray. Usually you can hit the slide area that needs lubing.

If the shift tube is not sticking and you still have a problem, you may have some serious wear issues.

Lever knobs are available for you lever, try some of the vendors that are into these trucks, (GMC Pauls, Chevy Duty, LMC, ...)

Good luck!

Jim

TERRYP · 05-28-2002, 04:22 PM

Instead of a knob, just find a lever you like and swap it out.

WB72 · 05-28-2002, 04:34 PM

Whoa! I thought I was the only one. My shifter sticks only when it is coldout. And I mean Canadian Cold. This problem I believe can de cured by Continuous driving, Never park your pride and joy! Seriously, will the column have to be removed for the repair?

thood · 05-28-2002, 05:06 PM

son of a gun!! and I thought that I put somthing together wrong! I have the same problem. You guys just ruined my exuse(sp?) to buy a tilt!!LOL
sure wish I could spell

(sorry guys)

05-28-2002, 12:54 AM	#1
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Two questions about automatic column shifter.. 1) When trying to put it into park, the shifter just won't go. It goes into every other gear easily, but park is a no-go unless you really put some force into it. If I push on the left side of the part of the column that turns with the shifter, it goes into park just fine. I oiled it up, made no difference. There's no problem at the tranny, all gears are fine down there - so I assume it is a column problem. Is there some kind of adjustment I can make? 2) Does anyone make replacement knobs for these things? Mine broke off, and I miss it.. Thanks.. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

05-28-2002, 04:22 PM	#3
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Instead of a knob, just find a lever you like and swap it out. __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

05-28-2002, 04:34 PM	#4
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Whoa! I thought I was the only one. My shifter sticks only when it is coldout. And I mean Canadian Cold. This problem I believe can de cured by Continuous driving, Never park your pride and joy! Seriously, will the column have to be removed for the repair? __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

05-28-2002, 05:06 PM	#5
thood Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: beaverton, or. usa Posts: 60	son of a gun!! and I thought that I put somthing together wrong! I have the same problem. You guys just ruined my exuse(sp?) to buy a tilt!!LOL sure wish I could spell (sorry guys) __________________ 70 swb restored by myself and some help from this board!! I hope to drive it some day!! portland OR

05-28-2002, 08:34 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The shifter tube needs to slide up and down inside the column so that the detent at the lower end will clear. It is real common for the shifter tubes to get sticky and not pull back so as to get it into park. I would try spraying the lower mechanism with a light oil or penetrant and then lubing with a light grease. At the shift lever spray a penentrant into the hole where the shifter lever goes into the bezel and work the lever as you spray. Usually you can hit the slide area that needs lubing. If the shift tube is not sticking and you still have a problem, you may have some serious wear issues. Lever knobs are available for you lever, try some of the vendors that are into these trucks, (GMC Pauls, Chevy Duty, LMC, ...) Good luck! Jim



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