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Old 04-05-2010, 07:20 PM   #1
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manual shifter getting stuck

shift linkage gets hung up and won't shift out of low. any fix for it? 3 on the tree.
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Old 04-05-2010, 07:32 PM   #2
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Re: manual shifter getting stuck

This why so many old 3 speeds ended up with floor shift conversions. The original design wasn't all that bulletproof to begin with and over time as the parts wear they are prone to getting stuck. This older link may help if you decide to try and rebuild the linkage and need bushings, but it's usually the components in the shift mechanism on the column that wear out:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291859
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Old 04-05-2010, 09:04 PM   #3
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Re: manual shifter getting stuck

just found the upper bushing that is missing on mine. Place called Bob's Chevy trucks. $2.88
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:35 AM   #4
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Re: manual shifter getting stuck

i think obsolete chevrolet sells all of the grommets for the three speed column shifters.on the column section and also where it hooks up to the transmission.google obsolete chevy and you will find their website.do not know if they are listed online or not,but they do have them in their catalog.good luck
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Old 04-06-2010, 06:07 AM   #5
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Re: manual shifter getting stuck

I had a '68 Chevy Biscayne that I got with 26,000 original miles. It had 3-on-the-tree. I kept the linkage greased regularly. Never had a problem - shifted like glass...
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Old 04-06-2010, 07:15 AM   #6
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Re: manual shifter getting stuck

I always rebuild the linkage with new bushings and never have any issues.

Classic Parts sells everything you need for well under 20 bucks.
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:56 PM   #7
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Re: manual shifter getting stuck

That is theft prevention.
Well just having a 3 on the tree is good, since most people can't/never drove one.
My truck was like that for years, and only I could drive it.
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