1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

[Timothy B.]

I adjusted the shifter in the 67 yesterday and visually aligned everything looking at the half moon notch from the rear and it turned out nice.

My question is about the retainers used to secure the swivels at reverse and first/second where they attach to the transmission levers. Mine had cotter pins so I assume they have been changed is this correct as the AIM sheet A2 in the back calls out those wire retainers.

Next, the clevis pin used at first/second does not have a wavy washer, is one used here and does it go under the head of the clevis pin, the AIM is not clear.


Also, does the third/fourth transmission lever come off the transmission and tilt outward or inward, if anyone has a pic I would appreciate it because the AIM seems to show it outward but mine may be installed inward, I want to double check this.

Finally, when the shifter comes out of reverse gear is it supposed to spring back to the passenger side, I guess what I am asking is there supposed to be a spring to pull it back out of the reverse detent. On mine, I have to move it back through the neutral gate manually to place it in first gear. This may be normal, I want to make sure it's not missing a spring in the shifter somewhere, the lock out works fine and springs down like normal.

Thanks for the help, Tim

[Jim T.]

Re: 1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

Tim my 4-speed shifter comments are referenced from my 68. I do not believe there is a spring involved in shifting out of reverse, it has been a long time since I removed my shifter and cleaned it and applied lubricant. Would do it if I thought it needed it. It has been two weeks since I drove the speed, but have not encountered any spring action you mention. I do not know what your 67 came with, but the wire retainers may be available at any GM dealer. Dorman may have blister packs of them, you could check with NAPA for them.

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

Thanks for the info, Jim, I did not think there is a spring action out of reverse but I wanted to make sure.

I will check NAPA for the retainers and it looks from the pics in the AIM that the transmission levers from third/fourth offset outward and the first/second levers offset inward asthat would make cense, does that seem correct from your car?

[Stephen L.]

Re: 1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

Here are a couple of photos of my 67 shifter and linkage.......


No spring action in the shifter.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

Steve & Tim,
I'm having some trouble adjusting my shifter also. Steve, I see from your picture that you are using the lower holes on the shifter arms. Is this the same set-up for a small block?

Tim,
Did you line up the "half-moon" slots by eye or did you use a gauge of some sort? Also, how did you line up and adjust at the same time.

I'm being really challenged with this shifter right about now!

Thanks,

Jerry

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

Steve, Thanks for the pics, do you remember if there is a wavy washer in the third/fourth clevis pin, it seems to me there should be one but AIM not clear. In the shifter adjustment page A3 in the back of the book there is reference to a washer and cotter pin for the first/second clevis.

Jerry,

Looking from the rear of the shifter, I just eye balled the half moon. The third/fourth and reverse adjustment is made by simply loosening the nuts against the swivel at the transmission levers. First/second is different in that the clevis pin is removed and the clevis turned.

Looking from the rear the half moon is not clear on all moving parts (like the reverse shifter lever) as these parts are adjusted to come out to where they would just touch if a drill bit or similar gauge is used. It's very easy to eye ball but you first need to make sure all is freed up so adjustment is easy. All adjustments are made at the transmission levers.

I think from the factory the top holes are used in the transmission levers, either hole requires shifter adjustment so all is centered above and neutral gate is smooth.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

Thanks Tim

I'll that another shot.

Jerry

[Stephen L.]

Re: 1967 Shifter Adjustment and Parts

Gerald, The holes on the arms for the transmission determine if you want a "long" or "short" throw on the shifter. This is applicable to both small and big block. It is a preference of the driver. The photos show a setup for short throw. Its been awhile (2005) since I took the photos, but I had to change to a long throw for judging purposes (as shipped). The washers and "hairpins" are only used on the reverse and 3-4 gear arms. The 1-2 arm is attached with a clevis, pin, and cotter key.

EDIT: The "wave" washer is an attempt to keep the shifter rods from rattling. A wave washer used with a clevis would do nothing to help a rattle in this area