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SilverSatllion05 
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 Topic: Shifter Linkage Not CooperatingPosted: 05-July-2019 at 3:04AM |
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Hello all! So, my shifter linkage bushing crumpled away recently (1971 302 auto), and when I replaced it, I found myself having to bash the shifter to get it into park, and if idling in park, it may throw itself into reverse. That's been fun, and expensive... Anyway, I think it may be because further up, this joint is out of this post. I can't seem to retract rod back enough to get it back over this post. Any ideas? I'm not a mechanic... I learn as I go. Thanks!
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Posted: 05-July-2019 at 7:29AM |
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Posted: 05-July-2019 at 7:49AM |
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There's a group on Facebook that got back to me, and they said I have to disconnect the rod from the block. They also seemed a little concerned that that should happen. They also suggested checking the engine mount because that's not normal. The car has been falling apart. Lol. The mount is there.
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Posted: 05-July-2019 at 8:32AM |
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I've done this kind of stuff on GM's, and you usually unbolt the frame side of the z-bar from the bracket, slip the z-bar back over the engine post, then bolt it back into the frame bracket. I had a similar incident with a '73 Olds Omega(Rocket 350/4bbl/4spd.). The motor mount didn't look broke, until I jacked up the motor a bit. Part of the mount went with the engine, the rest stayed bolted to the subframe...
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Posted: 05-July-2019 at 8:34AM |
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Sorry, did't see yours was an auto...
 
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Posted: 05-July-2019 at 1:26PM |
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looks like column shift linkage? you should be able to disconnect part of it to get it back where it goes then adjust it down below by the tranny i believe?
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