Hi everyone,

here I am again with new problems. This time, I am doing the transmission linkage. Here's the story...

I got under the car and found that the linkage had been "rigged" and the bracket was attached to the transmission fluid pan instead of the holes where it goes. I would like to put it in its proper place but the bracket is not long enough. Oh, my car is 'modified' with a Hurst shifter (I didn't do it) so the manuals don't help much. I hope these pictures help.

ps the parts are dirty because they are hard to reach

 

Well the factory goes in the holes on the side of the tranny, but might not with the Hurst linkage. If the linkage doesn't reach, then check the top side at the shifter, as it might need to be lengthened in the adjustment before moving. Turn the adjuster nut until you get all the play possible, then install the bracket and linkage, and readjust.

 

thanks, man, you seem very familiar with these 2nd gens. Oh, and the problem is that the bracket is not long enough from one hole to the next. It has enough play but the holes that are on the transmission do not match up with the bracket. Any ideas on how to rig it or fix it?

 

That's the same bracket that my Th400/B&M Megashifter combo uses or atleast it looks like it. If it is like mine it should line up with the holes on the underside of the pan without a problem. I even think there were some spacers (thick washers) that kept it from bending the pan rails.

You will need to play with the adjuster though and verify it goes into each gear from park to 1st both on the console and on the transmission side.

You can check out this PDF on how to do it. It's the megashifter's install instructions and I think it starts at around number 9 where it tells about how to make sure the linkage is correct and all that jazz. This may not be the EXACT application for you but atleast it might get you started in the right direction.

 

Making the holes line up is really simple, if they are close. Just use a rotary file or small grinding stone and open each hole up a little lengthwise until they fit. I use a DeWalt high speed grinder with a rotary file attachment to open holes up really fast! I think it's around 22,000 rpm's.

 

the bracket on my 350 turbo was bent at about a 45 degree angle and used 2 of the pan bolts.when i switched the 400 turbo i had to enlarge the holes because they were further apart

 

Thank you so much!! The last two diagrams are exactly what I was looking for. You are a lifesaver. I'll look for spacers.

 

I took some pics yesterday when I pulled my transmission out just for you. If you need them let me know and I will post them up here. If you want I'll even measure the spacers out for you but I think they're just 1/2 inch thick steel spacers. I've bought spacers like that at Lowe's.

 

Yes, kyphur, I'm really interested in those pictures. I will take some pictures later on today too to show you how it hooks up. Thanks for all your help.

 

Well I'll post them first thing when I get home.