Tooljunkie Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 So i got my clutch adjusted to where i’m happy with it, now on to shifter. Im having difficulty getting it into first or reverse. I have had 3 speed column shift trucks before, but im a little befuddled with this setup. any info would be appreciated. thanks in advance Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj1981 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Check the bushings on the linkage I had one that was completely gone would not shift into first or reverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1949 Wraith Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Jj1981 said: Check the bushings on the linkage I had one that was completely gone would not shift into first or reverse. 1+ Also make sure every thing is clean and well lubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Theres a collar up top below shift lever, looks to be 2 pieces, it moves up/down in the housing. If i raise rod while moving shifter i can find reverse, but it takes both hands. thinking i should fix cab bushings before making adjustments,so i dont have to repeat the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylesadamson Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 The selector rod needs adjustment. That is the rod connected to the cam that moves the rod forward when the column shift lever is pulled back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAubuchon Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 agree with all. make sure the cab mounts are good, should also be a rubber bushing on the shift selector needs to good, if its like the cars you may need to adjust the rod length on transmission. (check the manual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 additional information - Column Shifter Adjustments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Thanks, that gave me some more insight on my problem. seeing as i worked late in shop today, customer is happy and i can bring Fargo in for an extra day. so i will work on cab mounts,transmission mounts and engine mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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