3 Speed Manual Column Shifter Adjustment

[Class of 69]

Originally Posted by isenegger

anything on one that is converted from column to floor shift? i need to know how to adjust it.

With a floor shift you remove the end of the shift rods at the arms on the trans. Make sure the arms are all in nuetral position as well as the shifter body. Some shifter bodies provide a hole near the bottom of it that you put the alignment "pin" ( drill bit) thru to hold the shifter arms in nuetral. Then insert the bent end of the rod back into the arm. If it doesn't fall in easily, turn the rod in the threaded nut until it will. The rod end should fit in the arm loosely without needing to "move" anything for it to go in. Of course, make sure all the bushings are good in this instance before adjusting too. If it's a Hurst/Mr. Gasket shifter, replacement bushings are readily available at auto stores or online.

The trans will "pop" out of gear if the arm isn't moving the internal shift ring all the way into a "lock" position. If it still pops out after a good adjustment, it could be that the trans is worn internally.

Good Luck