Transmission shifter
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Topic: Transmission shifter
Posted By: starsky76
Subject: Transmission shifter
Date Posted: 10-April-2008 at 4:51PM
| Sounds like your having some kinda binding problem.What trans is it?C-6,C-4,FMX?I don't think it matters if its a floor or column lever.The shift rod may be wrong.You should be able to move the lever easily with the rod off at trans.If its tough to move you have a problem inside the trans at the valvebody were the lever engages the main shift valve.First find out if its a shifter problem or inside the trans,see how the shifter moves with the shift rod disconnected,should be smooth. |
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Posted By: starsky76
Date Posted: 11-April-2008 at 5:13PM
| Your shift rod should have a long slot in it at the trans end,that provides to get proper alignment with the letters on the bezel.All the fords have the same setup,mustang,cougar,torino for adjustment.The best way to see if it is right is disconnect shifter rod from trans,put shifter in park,then click trans lever in park and see were the rod lines up in the slot.If it lines up in the slot opening,put it in and tighten it up.Then see if you have anymore binding.If it doesn't line up,you have wrong rod. |
Posted By: Mr. Ed
Date Posted: 25-May-2008 at 4:25AM
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I had a similar problem with an older Ford product when I changed from a three speed to an automatic. The geometry between the column shift and the trans was different. I could either have park, reverse, nuetral or first, second, third. Couldn't have them all. I tried a universal adjustable linkage and finally gave up and put in a flor shifter with console. But I would try the above recommendation before tearing anything out. Here is one more thing to try. Disconnect the linkage at the trans. Measure the distance of the throw from park to first. Measure the same distance on the floor shift lever. If they are diffenent, you have found your problem and just maybe there really is such a thing as a columns hift shaft versus the floor shift shaft. Good luck.
Later!
Mr. Ed
 ------------- 1971 Torino 500 302 C4 |