Mounting Lokar Shifter to 350 Turbo Question

[buildinga55]

I got my transmission today and the shifter that came with my truck, a big pile of parts, is a Lokar 4 point mount shifter for a 350 turbo. I just sat it on the transmission and all the bolt points line up, but there must be a missing part or something. The front mount of the shifter have indentions on the sides of the transmission case, and the mount is threaded, is there supposed to be some kind of stud or something that fits in the hole on the side of the transmission. My finger is pointing to the hole I am referring to. I just have the shifter laying on the transmission so you can see what I am talking about. Thanks for any help

[mbgmike]

I don't believe that was used for anything to mount to.

[Dan in Pasadena]

I've got a Lokar on my TH350 out in the driveway on my '46 but its raining like hell so if you still have this question tomorrow (if the rain stops) or can't find the answer on the Lokar website/help line, I'll go under and take a picture. I didn't install it or I'd tell you how it mounts, sorry!

[buildinga55]

I did not find a good site for instructions on Lokar, I will continue to look but if you can take a look at yours, I would appreciate it. Wait till the rain stops, I am not in a big hurry. Thanks

[mbgmike]

We sell all Lokar products. The show a pic with a bolt there but none come on the tranny. I don't have a set of instructions handy. I think that has to do with the floor mtd emergency brake. We have online installation instructions but can't find one on this. We also sell all replacement parts. I will keep looking for the inst.

[mbgmike]

I went through all 207 shifters for a 350 and found no install intructions.

[buildinga55]

I don't think the parking brake has anything to do with the mount. The mount on the other side of the transmission is exactly the same. The parking brake mounts on the saddle mount that goes over the transmission.

[dwcsr]

Take a piece of bar stock that fits into the hole. cut it flush with the housing and tap a 5/16 hole in it. run a bolt in and lock it with a nut. It will hold the front stable and the rear bolts lock the shifter in place.

[Richard H.]

Dwcsr is right but I don't think it is threaded the mounting bracket is.
Either way there is supposed to be a bushing there , both sides.

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by Richard H.

Dwcsr is right but I don't think it is threaded the mounting bracket is.

The tranny is not threaded, I think he means to thread the cut down bar stock

[buildinga55]

I figured I would end up doing the bar stock idea. I was looking at the Lokar sight, it looks like there is probably some kind of bushing with nut or something that must come with the kit according to the picture. I can make something I am sure. Thanks for everyones help and ideas.

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

The tranny is not threaded, I think he means to thread the cut down bar stock

Yes, drill a hole in the bar stock and thread it so the bushing stays in place

[Richard H.]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

The tranny is not threaded, I think he means to thread the cut down bar stock

It is a bushing with a hole in it and it is a press fit ,it helps to center the bracket. The bracket IS threaded and the bolt has a jam nut. Open one of yours and you will see them.

[buildinga55]

I don't have anything to open. I got the shifter with the truck, mainly a big pile of parts and this shifter was included. Looks like the guy did not include some of the hardware. I am pretty sure I can rig something up that will work. Thanks

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

Take a piece of bar stock that fits into the hole. cut it flush with the housing and tap a 5/16 hole in it. run a bolt in and lock it with a nut. It will hold the front stable and the rear bolts lock the shifter in place.

Damn good idea. Maybe thats how they actually mount.
We sell these but I have never installed one

[1stseries55]

don't know if you are still messing with this... here is a pic of mine:



hope this helps

[buildinga55]

Thanks, I ended up using a 5/16 nut in the cavity on the transmission and threaded a 5/16" stud into it, then put a lock washer and nut on the outside. Seems to work good. I did run my modulator line inside the bracket instead of outside. I don't know if it would make any difference. Thanks

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by buildinga55

Thanks, I ended up using a 5/16 nut in the cavity on the transmission and threaded a 5/16" stud into it, then put a lock washer and nut on the outside. Seems to work good. I did run my modulator line inside the bracket instead of outside. I don't know if it would make any difference. Thanks

Sorry to resurrect this old thread but hoping for some help. For only $80 on Craigslist I bought a used Lokar shifter to replace the lousy-working Hurst on my TH350. I didn't know to ask for these bushings but I since read a Lokar installation article in Custom Classic Trucks (I think) that shows them. It doesn't have the Lokar shift knob, but that should be straight forward to order from them.

Any reason a 5/16" bolt with the head in the case indentation and dual nuts on each side of the bracket wouldn't hold it? If I understand it, this part of the mount just stabilizes the installation and prevent side-to-side movement. I'd use Loctite to hold it once installed. Opinions appreciated.

[buildinga55]

That is pretty much what I ended up doing. Has worked fine so far.

[hsdropout]

The bracket is threaded........there is a short stud with lock nut that simply snugs up to hold tight on tranny on opposing sides. I have the instructions..........I'll try to scan them.

[Indian113]

I bought some round aluminum that just fit in the holes on my tranny and tapped them to accept the bolts. I had to put the rod in my drill press and and I sanded it down to size. I bought it at True Value Hardware.

[hotrodimpy]

Buildinga55 Why don't you give us a call here at Lokar. We will get you what you need. we will sent you the correct instructions that are included with all our shifter kits. you will most likly need a adjusting plug for your netural safety switch. Call us toll free
1-877-469-7440 Talk to Mike in tech. Thank you John Impy

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by hotrodimpy

Buildinga55 Why don't you give us a call here at Lokar. We will get you what you need. we will sent you the correct instructions that are included with all our shifter kits. you will most likly need a adjusting plug for your netural safety switch. Call us toll free
1-877-469-7440 Talk to Mike in tech. Thank you John Impy

John,
I resurrected this old thread and i THINK Buildinga55 has his shifter installed, for better or worse.

But I'm the guy that has a used shifter without instructions nor the inserts that go in the recesses in the tranny case. I'm gonna give you a call and see if you'd help me out with the same offer!

EDIT:
I just called and spoke to Mike in Lokar's Technical Support. The guy couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. I was fully prepared to pay for the parts necessary to make the shifter work but he offered to provide them free! You can't ask for better customer service than the supplier being on the hobbyist websites, telling you who to call, then providing parts by mail for free. I'm REALLY happy with the forum and with Lokar and of course John Impy and Mike for this help. When I get the parts I'll add photos to this old thread to wrap everything up. Best to all, Dan

Oh and P.S. I'd never bought from Lokar before but I'm going to go out of my way to order more parts from them and tell other guys how good they are.

[hsdropout]

There you go Danny boy............Lokar Tech Mike can get you a better copy than the one I have. That push button assembly has separate instructions you may need also.
It is a pretty slick unit....hope it works out for you.
PM me if Lokar doesn't come through (I'm sure they will)

[whid]

if you dont want to use the push button lokar knob....they offer a adapter for about $20.00 that lets you use about any gearshift knob you want..........whid