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panhead59 · 06-24-2018, 09:18 PM

Is there something special or unique about installing the handle on a column shifter ? Mine doesn't go in all the way for the holes to line up for the pin. Just wondering cuzz its been one of THOSE days. Broke the starter solenoid overtightening the nut for the battery + wire. Then while going to get a new one a tie rod end completely broke on my daily driver. Had to get towed home. So the shifter handle could've just been me at the end of my rope !

eldoughty · 06-24-2018, 09:33 PM

Just replaced mine I bought from brothers for my 69. I had to knock the edges off the ball at the end for it to fit. I’m guessing the socket it goes in is worn which doesn’t allow it to sit properly or the after market casting is a tad off.
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**Boog** · 06-24-2018, 10:35 PM

I bought a new lever and had the same problem. I determined the hole in the shift tube that the ball fits into was out of shape so I drilled it just a hair and mine fit right in. Be aware there were 4 different shift levers for the 67-72 years. Here's a link from classic parts catalog.
https://www.classicparts.com/Transmi...oducts/312/1/0

**LockDoc** · 06-24-2018, 11:10 PM

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Don't forget the anti-rattle bushing that fits on the end of the shift lever. It snugs everything up and makes it shift better..... They are usually missing when you remove the original lever.

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-74...ctinfo/91-108/

LockDoc

panhead59 · 06-25-2018, 08:27 AM

Tks everyone, especially for the links. My anti-rattle bushing was absent so that's something i would've missed. I'm sure it must make a big difference, lotta play there.

**LockDoc** · 06-25-2018, 09:46 AM

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Also, just before you put the shift lever back in squirt some penetrating oil into the opening where it goes in, to lubricate the shift lever tube. It will make the lever move a lot easier when you pull up on it to get it in and out of park.

LockDoc

panhead59 · 06-25-2018, 09:56 AM

I should have specified. 3 spd on col. Does that handle still use the bushing ?

**LockDoc** · 06-25-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by panhead59

I should have specified. 3 spd on col. Does that handle still use the bushing ?

You know, I'm not sure. As many trucks as I've had I have never had a three speed manual. I would think it would still use one though.

LockDoc

panhead59 · 06-25-2018, 10:17 AM

Yeah, parts book does'nt specify. Thanks

panhead59 · 06-25-2018, 10:22 AM

Ok. Parts book lists same handle for 3 spd and auto trans, so yeah bushing should be the same. Tks again.
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**LockDoc** · 06-25-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by panhead59

Ok. Parts book lists same handle for 3 spd and auto trans, so yeah bushing should be the same. Tks again.
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Good deal. Thanks for posting that. Let us know how it goes when you get the parts....

LockDoc

06-24-2018, 09:18 PM	#1
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Column shifter handle Is there something special or unique about installing the handle on a column shifter ? Mine doesn't go in all the way for the holes to line up for the pin. Just wondering cuzz its been one of THOSE days. Broke the starter solenoid overtightening the nut for the battery + wire. Then while going to get a new one a tie rod end completely broke on my daily driver. Had to get towed home. So the shifter handle could've just been me at the end of my rope ! __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

06-24-2018, 09:33 PM	#2
eldoughty Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 1	Re: Column shifter handle Just replaced mine I bought from brothers for my 69. I had to knock the edges off the ball at the end for it to fit. I’m guessing the socket it goes in is worn which doesn’t allow it to sit properly or the after market casting is a tad off. Posted via Mobile Device

06-24-2018, 10:35 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Column shifter handle I bought a new lever and had the same problem. I determined the hole in the shift tube that the ball fits into was out of shape so I drilled it just a hair and mine fit right in. Be aware there were 4 different shift levers for the 67-72 years. Here's a link from classic parts catalog. https://www.classicparts.com/Transmi...oducts/312/1/0 __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-24-2018, 11:10 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: Column shifter handle - Don't forget the anti-rattle bushing that fits on the end of the shift lever. It snugs everything up and makes it shift better..... They are usually missing when you remove the original lever. https://www.classicparts.com/1967-74...ctinfo/91-108/ LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-25-2018, 08:27 AM	#5
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Re: Column shifter handle Tks everyone, especially for the links. My anti-rattle bushing was absent so that's something i would've missed. I'm sure it must make a big difference, lotta play there. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

06-25-2018, 09:46 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: Column shifter handle - Also, just before you put the shift lever back in squirt some penetrating oil into the opening where it goes in, to lubricate the shift lever tube. It will make the lever move a lot easier when you pull up on it to get it in and out of park. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-25-2018, 09:56 AM	#7
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Re: Column shifter handle I should have specified. 3 spd on col. Does that handle still use the bushing ? __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

06-25-2018, 10:17 AM	#9
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Re: Column shifter handle Yeah, parts book does'nt specify. Thanks __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

06-25-2018, 10:22 AM	#10
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Re: Column shifter handle Ok. Parts book lists same handle for 3 spd and auto trans, so yeah bushing should be the same. Tks again. . __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !



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