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4u2nv · 04-01-2019, 08:45 AM

The column shifter lever is all floppy on my 82 making it were it's getting unsafe to be sure it's in park
Is it spring loaded or ???
Anyone done a fix for this ????

**Palf70Step** · 04-01-2019, 05:08 PM

Here is all the parts.

Some of the small parts are hard to find now days

4u2nv · 04-01-2019, 07:01 PM

There's a bunch of numbers there but it doesn't tell me what they are !!!!

**Palf70Step** · 04-01-2019, 08:03 PM

Sorry forgot this. It does not list the actual parts numbers and I don't have that catalog to cross reference.

Normally from what you are describing, the spring or bushing (#6, 7, & 8) in view B are what is messed up or missing. You might find the bushings ( Genuine GM 1377083 Control Linkage Insulator/Bushing) on e-bay, but a lot of folks ask way too much for them since they are no longer produced.

This is where I got mine.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine...item2a3940c649

I just found a spring in the hardware store and used it to replace mine.

**Wgesnerjr** · 04-02-2019, 05:32 AM

It is not listed in the break down above but there is a small spring under the (20) shifter lever end in the steering column bowl. that will often break causing the shifter to not spring back towards the dash.
once you drive the pin (18) out and remove the lever, you should be able to dig it out with a small pick. make sure you get all the pieces out or the new spring will not fit.

S10Fan · 04-02-2019, 05:35 AM

I would begin by checking numbers 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, and 17 from the illustration to see if those areas are tight. Bushings in those areas could be worn out or missing causing the feeling you're describing.

4u2nv · 04-02-2019, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

It is not listed in the break down above but there is a small spring under the (20) shifter lever end in the steering column bowl. that will often break causing the shifter to not spring back towards the dash.
once you drive the pin (18) out and remove the lever, you should be able to dig it out with a small pick. make sure you get all the pieces out or the new spring will not fit.

That's were the problem is !!
Now to find a spring

Thanks

04-01-2019, 08:45 AM	#1
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 739	column shifter lever The column shifter lever is all floppy on my 82 making it were it's getting unsafe to be sure it's in park Is it spring loaded or ??? Anyone done a fix for this ????

04-01-2019, 05:08 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,641	Re: column shifter lever Here is all the parts. Some of the small parts are hard to find now days Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-01-2019, 07:01 PM	#3
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 739	Re: column shifter lever There's a bunch of numbers there but it doesn't tell me what they are !!!!

04-01-2019, 08:03 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,641	Re: column shifter lever Sorry forgot this. It does not list the actual parts numbers and I don't have that catalog to cross reference. Normally from what you are describing, the spring or bushing (#6, 7, & 8) in view B are what is messed up or missing. You might find the bushings ( Genuine GM 1377083 Control Linkage Insulator/Bushing) on e-bay, but a lot of folks ask way too much for them since they are no longer produced. This is where I got mine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine...item2a3940c649 I just found a spring in the hardware store and used it to replace mine. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-01-2019 at 08:11 PM.

04-02-2019, 05:32 AM	#5
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: column shifter lever It is not listed in the break down above but there is a small spring under the (20) shifter lever end in the steering column bowl. that will often break causing the shifter to not spring back towards the dash. once you drive the pin (18) out and remove the lever, you should be able to dig it out with a small pick. make sure you get all the pieces out or the new spring will not fit. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

04-02-2019, 05:35 AM	#6
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,638	Re: column shifter lever I would begin by checking numbers 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, and 17 from the illustration to see if those areas are tight. Bushings in those areas could be worn out or missing causing the feeling you're describing. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '30 Model A Pickup, suicide front end, 350, 350, traditional style hot rod.



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