How to adjust 3 speed column shifter

This is a video to show you how to adjust a Three speed on the column to prevent the infamous hanging up between gears. Hopefully this video helps someone to correct this problem.

[@allanrscott]

I have been tinkering with the adjustments for 2+ years. I have taken my truck to four different shops. One of which was a "Classic Car/ Truck" shop. Nobody could get my "3-on-the-tree" adjusted correctly. It was ALWAYS getting stuck between 1st and 2nd gear. They all kept blaming it on the play at the column bowl. I watched your video a couple times and then hit the garage, following your video. Low and behold, once I put the screwdriver between the two connectors I noticed that one was about a 1/4 inch below the other. Once I evened them out, the linkage tightened up and now shifts between all four gears with ease! Thanks a TON for your video!

[@rickyrakestraw5518]

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[@royalfamilypets1772]

I am extremely upset with you!! This information should have been given out a long time ago like in the 70s. I change 2 Transmissions 2 clutches. And set my truck for 5 years. Took me less than 15 minutes. I appreciate you and I thank you for your help! You are truly great person.

[@lukeFugate]

I'm glad it helped you.

[@royalfamilypets1772]

I wish I could up load a video for you to see her run. Thank you so much. I was ready to give up.

[@michaelbishop1863]

Got me a f150 for $700.00 , 1985. The shift is starting to get hard to shift between 1 and 2. Didn't know what to do. Now thanks to you Sir. I do. Thank you so much for your Great Help. I know you are a Great Help to a lot of People. Please keep up the Good work. I just subscribed to your channel for life.

[@lukeFugate]

Thank you! Hope it helps you, not too sure if the Fords are the same, but should be somewhat similar.

[@dadebrito]

Luke, thank you sir. I've been all over the internet trying to find someone who made a video about early Chevy column shift adjustments. These trucks get modified and turned onto hot rods so much, that it's hard to find info on an untouched daily driver. I've had the shifter of my 1961 Apache jam up when I'm out and about. Being that I'm female people love to gawk at a girl who's pulled over with the hood up and nose in the engine area trying to clear the jam. Thanks to you I could fix this issue at home and take "Miss Betsy Louise" out in public again. It's great not having to wind the engine and transmission just to take off in 2nd or 3rd gear. Just to be on the safe side, I did end up removing 50+ years of built up goop and rust before tightening it all back together. Thanks again - you're a great shop teacher. :-)

[@foreverwood1963]

I know its been a while since this post, but do you still own the 61? I have the same but on mine I don't see a hole to align the 1st and reverse gear to the 2nd and third in neutral

[@666banger]

Thank you. You are still helping people up to this day! This owner of a 66c10 appreciates your video very much!

[@lukeFugate]

Glad to see people getting value from it. Thanks for watching!

[@glenrodrigue8269]

Thank you from Saskatchewan. My son and I are working through a 1972 GMC C10. This was one of the adjustments we needed to make. Very helpful - much appreciated!

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped.

[@tonymunn]

I have the jamed shifter problem for for years on my 1965 C10. I thought the shifter was worn out. This video is awesome. Thank you.

[@captainchrisboland4714]

I had the same issue on my 68' C10. I watched this video and it did the trick, got the issue corrected in less than an hour. Thanks!!

[@lukeFugate]

Christopher & Jerrah glad it helped!

[@normanplombe2889]

Been working on cars my whole life, and It's sure nice to learn something new! I'm heading to the garage to align my '68 Nova.. just converted to....4 ON THE TREE!

[@lukeFugate]

Wait, what? 4 on the tree? How did you do that?

[@jared101502]

4 on the tree?

[@cahartley7]

THANK YOU for this video! I've been suffering with the 1st to 2nd lock up with my '59 Chevy for some time and thought I had it under control when it happened again 3 days ago. That's when I went hunting and found your outstanding video. The major difference is closing up the clearance between the levers is accomplished by turning the INNER sleeve....removing the screws is not necessary, only loosen them enough to allow the inner sleeve to turn. That and a small adjustment on the 2nd/3rd shifter link cured my problem. This issue is not addressed anywhere in the 1958 Service Manual OR the '59 Supplement so thank you again!

[@lukeFugate]

I'm glad it helped you. Gotta keep these old classics on the road.

[@lyonsculpture6577]

thank you for the extra tip!! i have a 59 Chevy too with same problem.

[@DanielRandolph-n7i]

57 Chevy stuck in 2nd gear last weekend. I am not finding the piece between the two actuators. Is this a different set up or could it have slipped out somewhere? Any help would be appreciated

[@JohnsOldTruck]

Great stuff, Luke! Thanks for sharing. The jamming issue with the 3 speed column on my '49 is a little different - one badly worn bushing, one non-existent bushing, occasionally causing the loose linkage to bind up - but your clip inspired me to go out and take the closer look that helped me figure it out... Thanks again!

[@vincentcuttitta9979]

Luke, thank you so much for this video. Bought a 67 that was shifting rough, and tonight it locked in 1st gear. Limped home, and found this video. Sure enough, my shifter is popped out of the catch. Gonna have Pops help me tomorrow and get it all cleaned and tightened back up, while I have new arm bushings on order!

[@lukeFugate]

Hope it works well for you. These trucks are fun to drive when they are adjusted correctly.

[@sp204b]

Great tutorial. I think this is the only video that breaks everything down. Thank you

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks, glad it was helpful. I did refilm this video with a better camera and more explanation here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6nGd6WEgb95pck

[@Longbox55]

Another thing that helps is to get rid of the rubber bushings that the factory thought were a good idea. Replace them with bronze bushings from the local farm or hardware store, you'll never have another issue with a sloppy linkage.

[@canadaeast8358]

Smart

[@JGMan0011]

Where are those bushings located? I'd like to try that as well!

[@peteygas]

Thanks, couldn't find anyone who knew how to adjust a 3 on the tree , My 71 c10 will only go into 1st and reverse . Your video was a big help.. thanks again

[@matthewdelarosa2743]

I thought this video was completely helpful and in fact solved my stuck linkage problem... for now at least. In addition to the instruction you provided, I degreased the hell out of the area and scrubbed the linkage until it was whistle clean and reapplied linkage grease after doing so. Very smooth now. Oh and it is a 1972 G10 Shorty Van with a 3 speed column shifter... never saw one myself until I picked this one up. Thanks again! QUALITY TUTORIAL

[@rhythmrockets3583]

Thanks Luke, haven't had much luck with getting answers to the "sticks between 1st & 2nd" question. This clears it up

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it was useful.

[@ocanizo4all]

My friend and I have screwed the levers without caring which gear the column shifter and the gearbox were in... so maybe we have to follow your video. Thank you man!!

[@lukeFugate]

Hope it helps!

[@gilbertgonzales2131]

REAL HELPFUL ALL THIS TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS GETTING STUCK AND DID EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID AND NOW I HAVE MY TRUCK ON THE ROAD AFTER TWO YEARS

[@lukeFugate]

+Gilbert Gonzales glad I could help.

[@oiramnojertsac2946]

Let me tell you a piece of my mind,I tell you I spent 3 hours trying to figure out how to fix my problem and spent 30 mins searching you tube to find your video ,that I am sure as simple as you made it look I know you have busted knuckles,scraped,cut yourself,and sweated gallons to learn what you know,thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge ,so clean crisp and throughly , I hope you have more videos on adjusting and fixing these model trucks cause I need more help thanks again kindly

[@lukeFugate]

Glad I could help. What else would you like to know? I've been working on this truck for 28 years so there's not much I haven't fixed or adjusted.

[@oiramnojertsac2946]

the column seems to be floating around and im not able to get into 2nd and 3rd

[@lukeFugate]

does the entire column move around or just the steering wheel?

[@lukeFugate]

Oiram Nojertsac if the steering wheel wobbles around and the column itself doesnt move around then its probably the upper steering shaft bearing. It's letting the wheel move around, it's hard to diagnose something without seeing it but thats what I would check first.

[@bosshoggjdkk5211]

@@lukeFugate hey how's it going love your video by the way thanks I've had one of these for years and it's goes through the gears fine but when I put it in the third it pops out all the time I have to hold it in gear do you know what that might be or how to fix it it's just a 3 speed too by the way thanks

[@65283impala]

Thank you so much for this very helpful video. My 65 Impala had had a temperamental column shifter for years and I was blaming it on wear... this was until I followed your instructions. Now it feels like I got a brand new shifter!

[@gilbertmartinez6538]

I have a 55 chevy seizing up ...usually in third after I stop at a stop sign ..I have to get under the hood and try to free it up ...glad to see this ...this is like one of only 2 I have found

[@porkchop659]

Luke, I have a 71 C10 and got it running last night, took it for a spin and once home it got stuck in 3rd. I have watched your video and will look and see if mine is out of adjustment, as I am sure it is, and see what I can do. Like everyone else has stated, this is a great video and guide, thanks!

[@chuck1607]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this adjustment in a video. My 1958 Chevrolet Impala shifter keeps getting hung up between 1st and 3rd driving me nuts. Well done sir!

[@drmangers]

Got stuck in first this morning, and now shifting smoothly. Thank you.

[@CHUPAP-1]

sprayed in the shifter like you told me and it shifts to reverse and 1st now! so smooth! thanks alot your post and advise was really helpful!

[@oscarmendoza8554]

Thank you so much. My 68f100 is rolling again . Wasn't exactly the same, but you taught me enough to figure it out. Have a good day SIR 🍻

[@lukeFugate]

Great to hear! Have a good one!

[@partsman4011]

You sir are the man, very much appreciated for the time you took to share this golden knowledge. May God bless you!

[@lukeFugate]

Glad to help.

[@adamkeith3625]

I greatly appreciate this video. You showed me what I need to know on my truck that no one else would tell. I now have all my running gears. You're a good man.

[@bettyzwithchevyz6919]

I have been struggling with this but found out myself this is the trick thanks for instilling this is the way!! My clamping ring broke so I’m trying to replace it

[@kittypigeon]

What a great video!!!!!! I haven't any use for this info....yet....but I absolutely thank you for sharing this info in such a digestible fashion. It was a joy to watch and learn! You are a magnificent gentleman!

[@lukeFugate]

Thank you for the kind comment. Have a wonderful day!

[@hectorfernandonunezmoreno7388]

Very illustrative! My dad had a 77 Chevy Nova Concours with three on tree at 1984... I haven't seen a vehicle with manual transmission at the column since 1991 and y really want to drive one! Thanks for sharing, best regards from Guadalajara 👍🏼😉

[@lukeFugate]

Glad you liked it!

[@hectorfernandonunezmoreno7388]

Of course! I love those cars👍🏼😉

[@dannypadilla5585]

Thanks, I have 69 Chevy G10 van that is doing exactly what you were repairing. Not a lot of people seem to know anymore 😕

[@lukeFugate]

Yes it is hard to find this information. Hope it is helpful.

[@robhargis6980]

My favorite part of the video is the barking dog in the background. Just kidding, I just got a '67 Dodge D100 with a slant 6 and 3 on the tree (not running, lots of work to do) and the shifter cannot be moved. I'll be attempting this remedy and the PB Blaster treatment in the shifter column. Glad I came across this video.

[@lukeFugate]

Hope it helps you. That will be a really cool truck.

[@ramboollie8115]

Thank you sir for your wisdom . Hard to. Find this lost knowledge.

[@lukeFugate]

Yes, not many of these transmissions left. Hope this video helps to keep a few of them on the road.

[@pbcummins58]

Holy Crap Luke! Sounded just like my old Pop teaching me back when I was just a kid. Thanks for the reminder! My '50 Olds has been hanging up and when I looked here I found your site. I could hear Pop Sayin' Where is that flashlight boy? Am I lookin over there? Whack! Pay attention boy!! You da bomb man! Thanks Again.

[@doomedalready]

Thank you for the nice video on shift problems It did help me understand. I will now try to keep my old Dodge shifter from locking up.

[@pennpennington1618]

Thank you so very much for sharing your skill. In the future, it would help the people watching if the camera person would keep the camera more still. Thank you again. :-)

[@ZipKickGo]

it's always the low quality videos that we're squinting at that have the best information!

[@lukeFugate]

@@ZipKickGo I've thought about redoing this one now that I have better equipment. This was a long time back on the channel.

[@ZipKickGo]

@@lukeFugate you should! I referenced this video but it looks like my 3 speed shifter is a little different. I think my flavour of shifter I need to crawl under the cab and adjust it there.

[@SCLWY]

Ha! I've been gingerly keeping my shift pattern precise for 48 years on my 1955 2nd Series 3100 1/2 ton, to prevent it from locking up the shifter. I'll try your adjustment fix, but if it corrects it I'll lose a lot of the adventure of driving my old truck! 😁

[@lukeFugate]

lol At least the need to be precise when others would just try to shift normally is a good theft deterrent. Although I guess nowadays just having a three-speed on the column is a pretty good deterrent.

[@guillermonieri4203]

That was great teaching. Mine F 100 jams; I will try that. I still do not understand the reason for loosening the (3rd gear?) linkage and then tightening it up. I truly appreciate sharing your knowledge.

[@rwinter14]

Thank you so much, fixed the problem with my 65 C10!

[@lukeFugate]

Great to hear!

[@scottw4847]

Thank you sir!!! This solved my shifting problem on my 70 long bed.

[@lukeFugate]

glad I could help.

[@onlinedebatecamp]

Great job, great video. I just pulled my 1965 C10 out of the shop and this was next on my to do list. Thanks!

[@jeepcj3b436]

Nice Explanation. Thank you.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad you liked it!

[@robertdelacerda4649]

thank you for the help! ive always wondered how to adjust that. ive been living with this problem for years, i just pullover and unjam it. thanks again big help. :-)

[@lukeFugate]

I hope it helps you out.

[@williamsmith801]

Great video, been dealing with this for years.

[@Upub2]

Thanks a lot. I have a '67 pickup. Sometimes you can shift it into first/reverse and sometimes not. The shift lever will not come towards me sometimes, which prevents first/reverse. Let it sit, and it will "fix" itself for awhile! I was thinking the mechanism on the column had a broken part in it. Will try your adjustment first and see if it frees up the shifter. You're right; this information is impossible to find.

[@Clayton_Graul]

Running out side to do this right now! THANK YOU!

[@rwb3335]

Thanks Bud, that was very helpful. I have a 65 Barracuda that has a little different set up on the cam adjustment. The linkage rod adjustment is under the car. Will give it a shot. Cudakeeper

[@scarecrowoven9446]

Luke I’m having problems where I put my 3 16ths drill bit/ screw driver through the centre of the two arms so they line up correctly, which at first they do absolutely splendid, i tighten it up and then within a few goes thru the gears, the front one sags justtt a fraction, also for some reason mine doesn’t have that slip collar/sleeve that once tapped with extension it forced it tight via the slanted slot! It’s just the bolt and the slanted notch but no collar. I have this problem and it’s the only thing stopping me driving my dream car- I wish I could teleport you to Texas quick. I am so very great full for your video and I’m going to fabricate a collar I guess and try tighten it maybe that will eradicate the limp front arm... what a nightmare for a very low skilled mechanic like myself haha. I don’t wanna give up but it’s certainly kicking my ass and I know one I can go from 2nd to 1st without a jam I’m gonna be so stoked. 😫

[@lukeFugate]

I hope you can find the parts. It seems the market for three speed on the column parts is scarce. I think most have been changed out for floor shift or automatics. I have looked for parts for mine before and lucked out with parts from Ebay.

[@vinceworkman8066]

Very heipfull just purchased a 68 gmc 3 on tree was hanging between 2 and 3rd no matter how easy i tried to shift it thanks for the video

[@lukeFugate]

Hope it helps you. Congratulations on your purchase, you wont regret it. These old trucks last forever.

[@vladmirpuskin]

Thank you so much ,your video is priceless. Great job very helpful keep up the repair videos . your video made it simple to adjust that.

[@mrd2012]

Thank u so much for this video! I’m working on my 1961 Chevy Apache

[@whjco]

Thanks for taking the time to share such great information! It's a big help!

[@Impulse282]

thanks alot for the video!! i have the exact same problem on my 74 g10 Van...and i had no idea how to fix first gear from jamming up on me...i will try this adjustment to see if it works...thanks again!

[@lukeFugate]

Wow, I didn't know they made a van with a three speed on the column. Good luck, hope this works for you.

[@jared101502]

Thank you for the video, very helpful for my 68 Nova three on the tree, 6cyl 230 cu.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessegarcia9321]

Luv your video. It actually really helped me with a 62 C10 truck I just picked up. Awesome

[@lukeFugate]

Great to hear!

[@cruiserhog1]

very helpful video, thank you for posting this and your other column repair vids.

[@eduardorangel609]

You helped me out with my 48 Plymouth, Thanks

[@lukeFugate]

Glad to hear it!

[@MrBonerinthewind]

even thou it was shaky footage it was worth the watch. thank you

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks, yeah this was my early days of KZbin and my son was holding the camera. I'm glad you liked it.

[@joejoesotosoto67]

Hello Luke Fugate thanx for the video on the 68" 3 on the tree adjustment. I recently bought I 68" c-10 Chevy Longbed. My question I have is for my 69" GMC 3 speed saginaw. Originally it was 3 on the tree, but someone installed a direct floor shifter before I got it. Every now and then the gears would get stuck while I'm driving in traffic. I would have to pull over and wedge a screw driver between the shifter rods and break it loose. I am now in the process of installing a new Hurst shifter assembly. The problem I'm having is the transmission I believe is stuck in 2nd. or 3rd. Not sure because the sloppy linkage. So I drained the fluid and took off the old linkage and removed the Gear cover plate and internal shifter arms. I'm not sure if something is wrong with the transmission gears. Or if I'm just not installing the cover and the internal shift arms properly. I'm able get the cover on , and move the gears closest to the driveline. But not the gears closest to the clutch

[@lukeFugate]

I have never had to take my transmission apart yet so I'm not familiar with the internal components. There is a great forum you could check out at 67-72chevytrucks.com/ There are some good people over there who will help you out.

[@TheBorgCollective]

I'm glad I found this video! I just bought a '49 Dodge Wayfarer. Engine runs and confirmed I could at least get into every gear before I left. Got it loaded up on the trailer and took off. As I got home, cranked up the engine and I Can't even push the lever up to get it into reverse. I'm hoping this will fix the issue. Otherwise...does anyone else have any other ideas? I can still shift into 1, 2, and 3 but can't for the life of me get that thing into reverse.

[@lukeFugate]

May check to make sure the linkage didn't catch on something on the trailer.

[@rolandorodriguez496]

Great job explaining this adjustment. Thank you.

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks for watching!

[@pcno2832]

I ruined that clutch on my father's '75 Malibu while getting it out of traffic while it was jammed halfway into 3rd (it usually got jammed between 1s & 2nd, but it seems that it got jammed with the "finger" in 2nd and the lever in 3rd. Anyway, it cost him $180 and he wasn't happy; I've always wondered if these ever got stuck with both levers engaged and had the gears blow out. Too bad there wasn't a YT back in 1980. Thanks for posting.

[@lukeFugate]

I would say it was better to burn out the clutch than to get it hit in traffic so I think you made the right decision. These take a lot of maintenance, but I like a three on the tree.

[@t-bone3357]

Great video! I have 68 F100 3 tree been needing to do this for a while thanks for the help.

[@caseyturner8773]

Fantastic video! Thank you. Best video I've found on this problem.

[@BlackOakPatriot]

Thanks for your video! Helped me solve my issue.👍

[@billsmith1770]

it helped me to find neutral and securely zip tie shift lever to steering wheel first .

[@myplaylistize]

Thank much appreciated this will help in the future. 👍🏻

[@LouieGarcia-nz6ww]

Helped me out very much, thank you

[@veronicahutchinson3134]

Thanks for the video! I have a 58 DelRay and it just locked up me today I got it unstuck but didn't know how to adjust it properly..!

[@cartee72]

Thank you for your help it totally worked and my truck is on the road

[@lukeFugate]

+Shawn Cartee glad to help.

[@richardl992000]

Thanks, was really needing this info. Thanks again

[@joey.g]

Hi. Why wouldn't you tighten the shift rod hold down nut before running the lever through the gears ? Wouldn't that tend to throw it out of adjustment if you were running the gears up and down and then the shaft would potentially move?

[@EGL-Z]

This was an awesome advisory video! Thank you for the education. I will try this on my 61 J10 which the shifter is stuck. By the way? where would one get replacement parts (ordering online) if one wanted to replace an engine part? Thanks a ton!

[@rubenmartinez3304]

This video was very helpful. TY so much.

[@melaniebrown6659]

Thanks for the video, I'm looking for a start to finish video of converting a column shift to a floor shift.

[@marcellodepaolo9386]

Love this video, such a big help! I have a '70 C10 which I bought as my first vehicle back in 2015 when I was in high school, and it's also a 3 on the tree. Recently, the arm sticking out of the column attached to 1st and reverse (not sure what it's called exactly) had snapped right in half, and the rod fell right down into the engine bay. Luckily I was in the parking lot of my work when it happened, but I wasn't being rough with it, just backing my truck into a parking spot like I always do, then "clunk!" and I was rolling forward instead of going in reverse. So now, I've been looking for a replacement part, and it's nearly impossible to find any. I had a good friend of mine weld the piece back on (luckily it was a clean break and not in several pieces). Hopefully the weld holds up for a very long time, if not, I might have to look at other options. Does anyone on here know where I might be able to find 3 on the tree parts/anyone selling parts? Also, are there floor conversion kits for a 3 on the tree transmission? Thanks!

[@lukeFugate]

You are right. These are very hard to find shifter parts for because the majority of them were converted to automatics or floor shift. A floor shift conversion is available and from the information I was able to find this is a link to that, amzn.to/3pJSg6V. It seems a little pricy to me and I think if I were going that route I would swap in a four or five speed if it were going to be on the floor anyway.

[@marcellodepaolo9386]

@@lukeFugate Awesome! Thank you for that! I will have to look into that, but I was also thinking of doing a 4 or 5 speed as well, however, my truck has the small hump inside the truck for a smaller transmission, so I'd have to find one that's not too big and fits it. But for today, I'm going to put my steering column back in the truck (I had the piece welded back on) so hopefully that lasts a little while 🤞thanks again!

[@turboflush]

Make sure you tighten that 2/3 shift rod (@3:20) before you row it through the gears(@8:18). Good chance you knock what you just did out of adjustment.

[@lukeFugate]

True. Thanks.

[@JGMan0011]

I was wondering about that, luckily his wasn't loose enough to throw it out of alignment. Still the best video on the net for this adjustment/repair!

[@rudawgduarte3794]

Thxs For posting this video helped out a lot

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@MrRquiroz]

Thanks for sharing buddy I have a 68 k10 this a real help

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped

[@charlestrentz5546]

Omg I wish I would’ve seen this video sooner. I was having this same problem and I took the trick into the shop. Unfortunately the guy cut that little tab that gets you from first to reverse. Would you happen to know what that piece is called or how I can get another one?

[@charlestrentz5546]

Callme 7736569360

[@howardnixon9111]

Thanks very helpful and you didn't have to use vulgar language. I like that!

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JamesClark-qy5ef]

My clamp was broken in half that takes the slop out of the linkage. I only had the back half of the clamp. Hopefully this resolves my issues.

[@ANOTHERSAVEDSOUL]

Thanks for this info. Vary helpful.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@randyhamilton3445]

Thanks my friend,you have helped me greatly

[@bockTV]

Thanks sir worked perfectly (1971 GMC C15)

[@lukeFugate]

I'm glad it helped you.

[@verteup]

Great video. Good camera work.

[@billoakes2233]

Thanks for the great information.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad you liked it.

[@lazarogonzalez8275]

Thank you, great illustration.

[@lukeFugate]

I couldn't find this information anywhere without doing a lot of research. I figured if I made a video of it it may help someone.

[@WilliamStewart1]

I have a 77 K10, looks different then this. The bolts that hold the cover on are on the back, doesn't seem to have any cam adjustment either. Friggin nightmare trying to get this figured out.

[@TommAceAZ]

Thanks for the info, gonna try on my 67 C20 not engaging sometimes.

[@Bensalembaptist]

Ive completely rebuilt my transmission and 3 on tree column in my 86 C10. i can not seem to keep ear from catching both Rev &1st lever and 2nd/3rd lever at the same time. Shift feeling from inside cab is horrible, i feel as though i am in perpectual neutral. This is a later style 3 on the tree so it is slightly different from yours. very frustrated and really dont want to remove the character from this truck.

[@lukeFugate]

Not sure how later versions worked. It sounds like it may need adjustment, there should be a bolt somewhere on the column that can be taken loose to move the levers apart more. I wish I could be of more help, but I just don't know how the later ones work.

[@Bensalembaptist]

@@lukeFugate Thank you my friend. I appreciate the time. i am at a place where i may just have to cut a hole in the floor. I have run out of options unless i completely rebuild this column again. Frustration!

[@samwasthebest6633]

On my 68 chevy pickup. Pulled out the shifter handle, sprayed some W-D 40 in hole it came out of, replaced the handle , shifts like new or better. Thanks everyone.

[@naomihumphrey2953]

Ihave a 1959 chevy apache pu. My gearshift does not go into reverse. Need a video covering that.

[@chicanoperez6377]

Well shoot my prayers have been answered. Thank you sir so very much. 👍👍

[@davidtorres9273]

I have a 51 that pops out of 2nd gear when shifting. Please fill me in on why please!

[@theimpulse77]

Terribly hard to watch video, but it gave me an aha moment. Thanks!

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

Made me sea sick

[@aplusfinish]

You, my friend are a life saver!!! I had a few tech friends look at my 67 special and most wanted to replace the shifter and some even the linkage.... Can't wait to fix it myself and rub it in there face:) lol! Thanks again