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| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 76 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 76 | 1966 Chevy c-10 Short/Step. Powerglide transmission..In tracing down a horn issue, I took off the steering wheel and found burnt wires inside. New harness is on its way. However, I decided to replace the on the column old shift lever with a shiny new one.. I removed the "roll pin" and pulled the old handle out. In inserting the new handle I found a half inch long 3/8 inch diameter spring lying in the area where the lever sets in. In looking at the remaining white grease on the OLD lever, it appears that the spring goes on the end of the lever prior to it being seated into the column and the reinstall of the roll pin. I assembled it that way - and the lever action didn't feel right. Does that spring lie beside the shift lever? Does it provide the "spring back" function when you are operating the lever?
Thanks - Tim-o | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 76 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 76 | I have been searching the internet and found several posts entitled "how to fix a floppy shifter" that I believe addresses this issue. According to what I have seen, the 3/4 inch spring lies horizontal and presses on the shift lever forcing it to push the lever toward the front of the truck. As soon as my other new parts arrive - I'll give it a shot and follow-up.
Tim-o | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | Good reference. Thanks for sharing. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 76 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 76 | One more followup. I was able to seat the spring using this procedure: 1) Insert the shift lever and seat it in position - leaving the roll pin out. 2)Tilt the shift lever toward the dash providing extra room for the spring insertion. 3) Lay the spring flat (in the position it goes in) and compress it so that it squeezes between the shift lever and the column housing. 4) Using a flat screwdriver with about a half inch tip, gently slide the spring down into position. Once in position the shift lever holds the spring in the proper place. 5) Pull the shift lever toward you to align the roll pin hole - while keeping the lever properly seated on the column. 6) Insert the roll pin and cover with the small shift boot. Tim-o | | |
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