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JohnA |
04-11-2016 @ 11:33 AM
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tHANKS,MAY TRY HIM.
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grovesmr |
04-10-2016 @ 4:54 PM
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vanpelt's here in ohio should have anything you need for the transmission. he also specializes in rebuilding them so while macs is nice and easy to order from a webpage if you know exactly what you need, you may or may not get someone that knows what youre looking for when you call them. vanpelts however i dont know how many people he has working for him cause sometimes i have have to leave a message and wait an hour or two for a return call (he was probably out for lunch and i can respect that) he was definitely knowledgeable and should get you what you need, think he has a 10 dollar min order so keep that in mind
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JohnA |
04-07-2016 @ 6:19 PM
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Mac"s sell them,any other suggestion.
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supereal |
04-05-2016 @ 5:35 PM
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The shift levers on the column are usually worn, causing sloppy shifting. The shift tube must come apart and the pin and slot cleaned and repaired. If badly worn, replacing is a better bet. The pins that hold the levers to the transmission should also be checked for fit on the shaft. We prefer to use bolts instead of the pin to hold the levers on the shafts. Replace the small seals in the side plate while you are at it. They are fragile. We place paper over the shafts to protect the seals as we push them into place, then remove the paper. Finally, check the joint at the base of the shift lever. Parts are available to take the slop out of that. You should enjoy positive shifting.
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JohnA |
04-05-2016 @ 4:49 PM
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Thanks,great shot of parts.That gives me better idea of what to expect.Thanks again.John
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grovesmr |
04-02-2016 @ 12:02 PM
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Shifter column disassembled
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grovesmr |
04-02-2016 @ 11:41 AM
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Reread your question on the levers, so I'll try to clarify about them some more, the levers themselves, are cast and machined pieces inside there are no bushings, there is a relief cut in either one to accept a pin that goes through the column shaft. It's possible your levers and pin are really worn if you have slop in your shifter(obviously it seems your first problem is bushing on the rod and lever ends due to your earlier post) but if your levers are sticky it may like in my case be build up of gunk inside. Its not a well sealed unit so it just may need a thorough cleaning
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grovesmr |
04-02-2016 @ 11:13 AM
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I'll have to dig through pics and videos when I get home from the shop tonight. Mine was really stubborn from old dirty grease that had hardened. Pics would help explain I'm sure... But I'll try my best. The column at the levers has a pin that goes through it. In the neutral position as you pull up or down on the shifter the pin should slide into the slot for the upper or lower lever. In my case it was really too much effort to move when I pulled it apart is was like I said just filled up with hardened old grease I took care to lay out each piece as I disassembled, I sandblasted the exterior surface in my cabinet, an used solvents to clean the interior mechanisms. Once reassembled it moves freely. Not sure what state your car is in but I was doing a full teardown, if you car is complete it may be tricky to pull the shifter column out.
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JohnA |
04-02-2016 @ 7:07 AM
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Thanks grovemr. for video,very helpful,when you said you had already rebuilt levers on column,how did you rebuild,I have"t taken mine apart yet so not sure what I will find,can I replace with new levers or is their a bushing I can replace on lever.Tks JOhn
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grovesmr |
04-01-2016 @ 4:39 PM
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short video showing the parts that come in the kit and where they go, its uploading now so it may take a few minutes or more until its done processing https://youtu.be/kAlP4ThsaGI
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