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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (8/18)
 7/14/18 9:09am
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Stick with it my friend. These cars are a work of love. They may have difficulties, BUT well worth it. As for the site, stay here. It is a good place to get information and assistance. It may take time, but it ALWAYS has the answer to some problem we face. If you opt out, that's just one more hole in the forum. Take your time, be patient and all will fall into place with the shifter. There are books with pictures and internet videos to show "How To". Joel is still in there, just may not be familiar with your dilemma. He can post pictures, I'm not that good with this letric wizard.

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (9/18)
 7/14/18 3:18pm
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Gary, congrats on getting the bracket out for repair, was the welded on nut stripped out or did the welds break allowing the nut to come loose ?? I have to admit I’ve never heard of that one either way. As you already know getting it back in is more than challenging. A couple years ago I repaired a worn out shifter for a friend with a 69 BB. Same as you, I removed the bracket then the shifter. I got access to the main bolt and the smaller lower bolt from the top end by removing the console plate and the lower rubber boot. Main bolt not so bad, the small bottom one a major trial on your patience. If you have to disconnect the shift rods to get addition clearance/movement disconnect for rods from the trans NOT the shifter. Good luck and I hopes this helps out !!

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (10/18)
 7/14/18 8:08pm
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Yea, that lower bolt is a female dog.
So I had nuts welded to both bolt holes.  The upper was completely stripped and the lower looked pretty worn.
Got the shifter mounted to the bracket and have everything bolted up except the for the transmission crossmember.
Now I can't move the shift lever at all.  Not for and aft, and not left and right.  Am I stuck in a gear?
the front shift lever on the tranny it straight up, the aft lever is pushed forward, so I guess I am in a gear.  But I push in the clutch and the lever will not shift any gears.
That is with the reverse rod connected or not.
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Should I get under there, disconnect the shift rods from the tranny and move one or both of the shift levers on the tranny?
Or should I let it down off the jacks, start it up and see if by moving the car a little bit, it will shift?

Does anyone know where the shift levers should be in neutral?



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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (11/18)
 7/14/18 9:39pm
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The levers on the transmission MUST be in neutral as well as the shifter before you attach the shift rods. If you get them out of sync you have another problem. A tool can be made to keep the shifter in neutral while you have the trans in neutral in all gears. THAT my friend is the female dog to accomplish. I made one that worked well, but it was a royal pain to insert. Hope you only have to do this job once. take a large break before attempting it twice.

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (12/18)
 7/14/18 9:45pm
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Now I'm confused.

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (13/18)
 7/14/18 10:21pm
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Gary, the two main trans levers on the side of the case should be straight up for neutral. The reverse lever, which is the one I hope is causing you issue should be in its forward position. Sorry I don’t remember which way the lever points for that one. I say hope because what you describing happened to me on my car, all hooked up and stuck. After a few choice words I realized I had bumped the reverse lever when I hooked up the reverse rod and it was in gear and neither of the other levers would move. Disconnect your reverse rod and move the reverse lever to its forward position. With that lever forward and the other two straight up, you should be in neutral and ready to hook things back up. You may have to move the main lever to neutral to get the reverse lever to move or vise versa. I don’t think the trans like being in two gears at one.

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (14/18)
 7/14/18 10:57pm
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Gotcha.  Just don't see how it can since I didn't move any levers on the tranny.  I'll do what you suggested.  Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.  Thanks. Thumbs Up

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (15/18)
 7/15/18 2:28pm
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Sounds good and good luck. Before you hook any of the trans levers to the rods, make sure your shifter is in neutral and you have the proper side to side movement. With the shifter in neutral, now hook up your levers (two main levers straight up). Let me know if your still having problems and I’ll crawl under my car to verify the neutral position on the reverse lever, that’s the only one I’m not sure of it’s neutral position.

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (16/18)
 7/15/18 4:50pm
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It's done!!!!  Big smile Holy crap I wish this had happened to me 5 years ago.  This thing shifts like it is brand new (well, almost)!
No telling how long this thing has been loose.  Now it clicks right into gear and all the rattling and vibrating is GONE!
Damn, I love it when I fix something and it comes out better than before.
Thanks Manchester and Vman!  All it was was the tranny was in 2nd gear.  I couldn't sleep last night thinking it was jammed in 2nd and I wouldn't be able to get it in neutral.
Well, I disconnected the shift lever to 3/4 and reverse, and pulled back on the 1/2 rod and it snicked right in to the veritcal position.  Hooked up the 3/4 and reverse and could shift into all gears.  Party

Can you tell I'm on an adrenaline high?!
Thanks guys, I owe y'all a few beers.  BeerBeerBeerBeer


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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (17/18)
 7/15/18 5:01pm
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AMEN! My brother. That's what this site is for. To HELP people who are our friends. So..... Renew that membership and stick around. Keep your pointer here, and get info you may use in the future. Do one better, get yourself and that Beautiful Vette to one of our national gatherings. Cincinatti is starting in just over a week. There is ALWAYS room for another brother, and C-3. Once you attend one, you'll never forget it and attend again. See ya on the road.

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Re: Shift linkage problems...I think. (18/18)
 7/15/18 6:35pm
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Congrats !! Glad you got it back together and that it’s much better than it was !! For the record, the adjustment tool that Shark was referring to was actually designed to be used to keep this scenario from happening. I have one, used it once and as he stated, it is a major PITA. The good news is it keeps the shifter in neutral while you hook up the rods. It’s also used to adjust the length of the rods to get back to that perfect neutral position. The bad news is how to get it in, and much worse how to get it back out once everything is hooked up. Now go out and enjoy your new four speed !!

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