Question about auto shift linkage - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 05-08-2014, 11:06 AM

Putting a 83 project back together and have a question about the auto linkage.

I noticed that the hole in the pivot ball (mounted on frame) where the shift linkage goes into it seems excessively large, compared to the linkage piece it holds.

Am I missing a part or does the linkage just kinda flop around in the oversize hole?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks
Scott

Keith Seymore · 05-08-2014, 11:52 AM

There should be a nylon spherical spring loaded piece that fits into the frame bracket (like a ball and socket arrangement).

Sounds like you are missing this nylon piece.

K

**ScottH** · 05-08-2014, 11:59 AM

I have the spring but missing the nylon piece.

Thanks Keith.

Now I have to hunt down the part or at least a part number.

Keith Seymore · 05-08-2014, 12:04 PM

You are welcome.

You might be able to make one if you can't find it. It is hemispherical to fit into the bracket, with the diameter of the rod through it.

K

**ScottH** · 05-08-2014, 01:37 PM

After some searching I found the missing piece.....whew.

Keith Seymore · 05-08-2014, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotth

after some searching i found the missing piece.....whew.

05-08-2014, 11:06 AM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Question about auto shift linkage Putting a 83 project back together and have a question about the auto linkage. I noticed that the hole in the pivot ball (mounted on frame) where the shift linkage goes into it seems excessively large, compared to the linkage piece it holds. Am I missing a part or does the linkage just kinda flop around in the oversize hole? Any info is appreciated. Thanks Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

05-08-2014, 11:52 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Question about auto shift linkage There should be a nylon spherical spring loaded piece that fits into the frame bracket (like a ball and socket arrangement). Sounds like you are missing this nylon piece. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 05-08-2014 at 12:04 PM.

05-08-2014, 11:59 AM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Question about auto shift linkage I have the spring but missing the nylon piece. Thanks Keith. Now I have to hunt down the part or at least a part number. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

05-08-2014, 12:04 PM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Question about auto shift linkage You are welcome. You might be able to make one if you can't find it. It is hemispherical to fit into the bracket, with the diameter of the rod through it. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

05-08-2014, 01:37 PM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Question about auto shift linkage After some searching I found the missing piece.....whew. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon



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