1970 interlock cable kink

[Jim F.]

My shift interlock cable (1970) keeps kinking (transmission end) when I put it in reverse. This prevents me from being able to remove the key from the ignition. I have replaced cable twice, same problem both times. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Is there a fix/adjustment?

Thanks friends,
Jim

[Joe L.]

Re: 1970 interlock cable kink

My shift interlock cable (1970) keeps kinking (transmission end) when I put it in reverse. This prevents me from being able to remove the key from the ignition. I have replaced cable twice, same problem both times. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Is there a fix/adjustment?

Thanks friends,
Jim

Jim-----


The only reason I can think of that this would occur, especially with several different cables, is that the routing or bracketry is wrong. Have you checked the AIM to be sure that yours is correct in every way?

My 1969 has its original cable and it's never given me a bit of trouble.

[Rich P.]

Re: 1970 interlock cable kink

Jim,

First thing I would check is the lever on the steering colum itself. Move it up and down by hand, if it is tight at all or has the slightest bit of a tight spot through the movment it couod easily bind the cable. Also I had some problems with the last 2 cables I used on a 69 it would kink right at the transmssion end.

Rich

[Harmon C.]

Re: 1970 interlock cable kink

This problem has come up often with some repo cables. Check Bair's Corvette as he told me the one they had made won't kink. I have not tried the cable but did ask Brian.

[Dennis D.]

Re: 1970 interlock cable kink

My shift interlock cable (1970) keeps kinking (transmission end) when I put it in reverse. This prevents me from being able to remove the key from the ignition. I have replaced cable twice, same problem both times. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Is there a fix/adjustment?

Thanks friends,
Jim

Hope there's a cure for this one. 3 cables... now cable-less

[Jim M.]

Re: 1970 interlock cable kink

I agree with Rich, if the lever on the steering column moves freely, it shouldn't bind at the tranny. The outwer shell of the cable is so stiff, that getting it installed wrong is pretty hard to do. I bought one from Ecklers and it worked just fine.

[Paul O.]

Re: 1970 interlock cable kink

Jim the only adjustment that I know of is the firewall steering column mount plate. You have to loosen the 3 I think mount fasteners and move the plate as needed. There are a few other things to remember as Joe Lucia said make sure all the brackets are aligned up. Also make sure that the cable is at full throw when the steering lock lever is in the lock position and the the cable is in a straight line no slight off angles at the trans and steering column levers or it will kink. Another thing there are 3 brackets the steering column, trans to tail shaft bolt and there is a "J" type on the trans side cover. If the "J" bracket is missing it will cause the cable housing to move when ever you move the cable.
The best way to adjust it is with 2 people and the cable disconnected at the steering column. The person moving the shifter moves it slowly and the other is watching the cable and by hand moving the steering column lock making sure that they are moving in line and the cable is at full throw before the lock is at its stop point. If you need more help call me at 513-965-8009. Paul 18046

[Michael W.]

Re: 1970 interlock cable kink

The design is just plain dumb. Pushing on a flex cable and expecting it not to flex makes no sense. I 'stiffened' each end by soaking the braided cable with solder.