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**HO455** · 03-02-2018, 01:15 PM

First step would be to have someone operate the shifter while you watch the linkage detents at the base of the column. Watch for complete engagement of the detents. In addition compare your column to pictures of similar ones. It is possible that something has come loose and just needs to be tightened back up. Do some searches as there are several great threads on column teardown and repair. My Burban had a similar issue and it ended up just being the lower bushing for the shifter linkage inside the column was crusty and prevented complete movement. Half day to remove and clean and reinstall and i was back in business. No parts needed!
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03-02-2018, 01:15 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,613	Re: Steering Column First step would be to have someone operate the shifter while you watch the linkage detents at the base of the column. Watch for complete engagement of the detents. In addition compare your column to pictures of similar ones. It is possible that something has come loose and just needs to be tightened back up. Do some searches as there are several great threads on column teardown and repair. My Burban had a similar issue and it ended up just being the lower bushing for the shifter linkage inside the column was crusty and prevented complete movement. Half day to remove and clean and reinstall and i was back in business. No parts needed! Good luck __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377