Trans linkage looseness

[CA180]

On my column the arrow pointing at which gear i am in has a little slack. It doesnt point direclty and the gear it is in.

I isolated it to the bushing that attaches the rod to the manual shaft linkage.

Does anyone know what i could do about this? I was thinking a wavy washer. But i would like something a little more permanent than just a problem patch.

Let me know guys, thanks

[fordman]

you can get new plastic washer inserts at lmc. maybe the other venders also.

[CA180]

Ok,,, i picked up the grommet that connects the lower linkage to the manual shaft... But the trans still reads a different gear than what i am in (rev. n. and D only)

Anymore advice?

[69rangerman]

Here's the guy you want:



You have to adjust this "trunnion" block. Twisting the nut on top should move the lever up or down. Give a few turns while it's in neutral (engine off) and check it to see if the indicator is moving in the right direction.

Be advised: If you get too much tension on the selector arm by doing this, it won't hold Park and will drop to Reverse. (Mine doesn't anyway so I always leave it in N and hit the P brake)

Might want to give it a squirt of PB blaster or WD first.