Shifter lever “Wobble”

[custom10nut]

My gift over seems too easy to pull back (out of the detent) before shifting gears, like the detent spring doesn’t have enough pressure to give a firm feel.
I have a tilt column from a 72 Blazer that I bought a long time ago on eBay.
When I installed the column, I had to put the lever back on.
It could be that I didn’t put the sprin in correctly, or that it does have the right spring. I don’t know.
Is there a source out there for this little detent spring that I speak of?
And, is there a secret to installing said spring, so that it’ll work correctly?
Thanks in advance

[custom10nut]

Any help?

[custom10nut]

Okay, I know there’s a member that rebuilds tilt columns, so if someone could tell me, I. Kuldip PM him for some insight.

[Richard]

Kind of only go in one way. Maybe lever is worn out. Classic Parts has replacements. Get the van lever if you have a smaller wheel. I have their van lever on my OEM tilt.

[HO455]

Can you clarify what the problem is? I'm afraid I just didn't understand your post.

[pjmoreland]

The following thread indicates that the spring is still available from GM:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627718

There are a number of them for sale on eBay.

[Southcity]

Originally Posted by custom10nut

My gift over seems too easy to pull back (out of the detent) before shifting gears, like the detent spring doesn’t have enough pressure to give a firm feel.
I have a tilt column from a 72 Blazer that I bought a long time ago on eBay.
When I installed the column, I had to put the lever back on.
It could be that I didn’t put the sprin in correctly, or that it does have the right spring. I don’t know.
Is there a source out there for this little detent spring that I speak of?
And, is there a secret to installing said spring, so that it’ll work correctly?
Thanks in advance

I think I know what you are referring to. If you hold the tilt column sleeve (where gear selector arm attaches) firm with one hand, the gear selector arm will still have some play in it, even if the spring is new or correctly installed. This can be annoying when driving over rough roads etc. I have yet to find an elegant solution to this. There are many things that contribute to this, how worn out your tilt column parts are, including the sleeve, arm, arm- pin, spring etc. Inspecting all these is a good start. But you may still experience a little slop in the arm itself. Reach out to board member 70shortfleet, he builds quality tilt columns and can help you with your questions.

[custom10nut]

Originally Posted by Southcity

I think I know what you are referring to. If you hold the tilt column sleeve (where gear selector arm attaches) firm with one hand, the gear selector arm will still have some play in it, even if the spring is new or correctly installed. This can be annoying when driving over rough roads etc. I have yet to find an elegant solution to this. There are many things that contribute to this, how worn out your tilt column parts are, including the sleeve, arm, arm- pin, spring etc. Inspecting all these is a good start. But you may still experience a little slop in the arm itself. Reach out to board member 70shortfleet, he builds quality tilt columns and can help you with your questions.

This is awesome info.
I think you understand my issue. The lever spring doesn’t seem to have enough pressure to push it back into the detent. You could very well be right about the collar being loose|(which it is) and the issue it causes. I am going to contact 70shortfleet, to see if he can talk me through it.
Thanks a bunch

[Southcity]

Good luck! keep us posted if possible, others will benefit from your experience with this.

[custom10nut]

Originally Posted by Southcity

Good luck! keep us posted if possible, others will benefit from your experience with this.

Will do