1967 shifter adjustment gauge

[Gerald C.]

Hi,

Can anyone give me the dimensions of this gauge. I know they are cheap, but the S & H will be five times as much and this is a one time use.

I've had my tranny rebuilt and have to readjustment the linkage arms, so the gauge is where I need to start.

The back-up light switch rod doen"t line up either.

Thanks

Jerry

[Stephen L.]

Re: 1967 shifter adjustment gauge

I made one from and old beer can opener. Cut the end off and use the flat part. It's about 5/8" wide. The dimensions may be in your shop manual. If you haven't installed the linkage yet you can measure the slot.

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1967 shifter adjustment gauge

Still say you don't need a gauge. I have never used one. Just lay a drill bit on the back where the relief is and bump all of the levers to it. Actually can just look at it and tell.

[William C.]

Re: 1967 shifter adjustment gauge

I'm with Wayne, never needed one and that includes the setup I powershifted at the drags a few years back, with a stock shifter! Just line up the notches and you will be fine.

[Edward J.]

Re: 1967 shifter adjustment gauge

Jerry, I maybe a day late and a dollar short, but I like to adjust the shift levers while the trans is on the bench. a drill bit will work.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1967 shifter adjustment gauge

Thanks everyone.

When I got the trany back from being rebuilt, I did not "readjust" the linkage, I made the assumption that the linkage adjustments would remain the same. Bad assumption as the tranny and shifter are in the car already!!!

Looks like I've got a project this morning!!

Live and learn

Jerry

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1967 shifter adjustment gauge

Thanks to everyone for helping me with this project. The diagram for the correct gage from John Hinckley was great. I modified it somewhat and used the narrower end to align the shifter arms while the shifter was out of the car. Then I taped the gage in position and then installed it in the car. I then removed the tape and gage after the sifter arms were adjusted and attached. It shifts great!

My thanks!!

Jerry