Kugal Automatic Shift Linkage

[stevewhitmore]

Has anyone installed this linkage or the similar product from Lokar and if so did it take the sloppiness out of your column shifter?
I think my linkage at the trans was homemade and it is extremely sloppy at the column.
I am hoping that this might do the trick in place of a new column.
Thanks for any guidance

[chevy_mike]

I used this on my first '68 when I put in a 700R4. Worked perfect and no slop was experienced. Going to do this on my current one even with the stock TH400, just so I can get rid of the frame mount setup.

Now if your column is worn out and has a bunch of slop, you'll still need to correct that.

[Clyde65]

I used the Locar shift lever, i installed a 4l60/4.8l. it is firm and no slop at all.

[leddzepp]

I used Kugel Komponents (same as Lokar, less expensive) worked perfectly.

[57larry]

I used it on a street rod (chevy engine, turbo 350) works great and has for the past 6 yrs

[gmc1971harwich]

where do i get a kit like that for my 700r4 column shift?

[DPowers]

I put a Kugel on my '66 with 350TH.
http://www.shiftworks.com/index.html

Mike's Bump N Grind- mgbmike on this site sells the Lokar

[gmc1971harwich]

when I install this linkage how do i modify the detent plate at the end of my column? my column is a 71 non tilt with the detents for park and 123 at the bottom of the column il try and get a pic to show u what i mean

[gmc1971harwich]

this is not my own column but has the same detent

[DPowers]

It should adjust ok-
My column is off a '64 Impala

[leddzepp]

It is adjustable, can be dialed in to a 350, 400, 700R4, etc.

[howell57]

Has anyone you know done a 6L80 into a 72 C10 and used ??? for linkage? I'm "Old School" and this new stuff is like learning all over again!

[samkost]

Alright guys, you got my attention!
On my 72 with tilt column I replaced the original TH350 with a 700R4.
Installed a new 4 speed indicator (pointer) window on the column with the original linkage.

I was always told to accept the fact that the pointer (gear indicator) would be off/misaligned with the new 700R4 upgrade.

Will these linkage kits correct this misalignment of the pointer more accurately?

chevy mike stated with his 700R4, that slop in the column will play a factor.
My tilt column has always worked well and is in great shape.
If needed, does the column need to be disassembled to correct any internal slop for the indicator?
Thanks everyone

[tdangle]

By adjusting the distance from the shift shaft on the trans to the rod that comes up to the column I was able to make all the positions line up with the indicator.

[Gromit]

Hopefully this is not too off topic but I think it is related..

When I replaced my cab rubber mounts I was a little worried about stressing the TH350 automatic shifter linkage on my 1970 C10 during the installation - I debated unhooking it - but then I just decided to put the selector in neutral and monitored the slop in the linkage as I slowly jacked up the cab enough to slip the new rubber cab mounts in - it was only about an inch or so.

Anyway I suspect there is so much slop in these auto shifter linkages because the cab (where of course the shift lever happens to be) is on those rubber mounts and the cab must be free to move relative to the transmission and chassis mounts and as the mounts flex - up to say 3/4 of an inch or so in all directions - you wouldn't want the shifter to go into reverse when you go over a whoop-de-do

But still I do think it would be a major improvement to eliminate the slop and make the selector feel more definite.. like a Jaguar?