Three Speed Column Shifter Adjustment

In this video, I show how I adjust the three-speed column shifter on Ol' Green.
I did a video on this about 10 years ago. The video quality of that old video was not that good, so maybe by re-filming it, I can show better how it works.
#automobile #chevy #chevytrucks #1968chevy
#transmissionrebuild #threespeed #manual #columnshift #olgreen #shifteradjustment

[@lightninsadventures2692]

My 68 was originally a 3 on the tree, but my papaw converted it to auto when he bought it in the 90's. Im converting it back to 3 on the tree, luckily he kept all the parts and the manual transmission. Your videos really help me understand where and how the linkages go together and how to adjust the shifter.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad you enjoyed the videos. Good luck getting it all hooked back together.

[@codyc6975]

you have the best theft deturant in the USA which is a manuel transmission first of all and second a three on the tree ! I had the same truck years ago and even though people would say put a floor shifter in it ,, I left it and drove over 70,000 miles with no troubles. I have to say I did adjust it when I first bought the truck but, had forgotten how to do it ! Thanks

[@lukeFugate]

Yeah, not a lot of people can drive this truck lol. We need to keep these old trucks on the road.

[@codyc6975]

@@lukeFugate true but less than 2 percent of drivers on the road can drive a stick shift and, most every vehicle is an automatic transmission

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Did not have to look far to see Ol' green again 👍Best days to you and all yours Luke !

[@lukeFugate]

Yeah, figured I would redo this one. The old one was kind of shaky and low resolution.

[@richardbarbee9572]

Thanks for the video. This video helped me to adjust my shifter on my El Camino. Very helpful. Thanks so much.

[@lukeFugate]

@@richardbarbee9572 good to hear.

[@ArielleViking]

Great job Luke. 👍🏻

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks 👍

[@jeanfranco9354]

This helped a lot

[@lukeFugate]

@@jeanfranco9354 I'm glad to hear it.

[@egec1]

This is super helpful. Thank you!

[@lukeFugate]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@frank_III]

Wow Luke, I made this same adjustment on my 72 Nova, 3 speed on the column, 6. cylinder, back in 1983. Must be the same running gear. Old school Chevy.

[@lukeFugate]

They last forever, well almost. It made it to 600,000 until it needed a rebuild I guess.

[@mrbr549]

Well Luke, this video should be clear enough for anyone who needs this information. I gave up trying to teach my wife how to drive a manual transmission vehicle many years back. Replacing the clutch plate can get expensive, not to mention the safety factor, lol.

[@lukeFugate]

I know what you mean, I tried to teach my ex how to drive Ol' Green. I think that was the beginning of my hair turning grey lol.

[@mrbr549]

@@lukeFugate Ya, my ex had the same problem. I'm sure in a few years a manual transmission will be unheard of. It's getting to that point now

[@lukeFugate]

@@mrbr549 Sad but true.

[@dsteele27]

I remember the last time you did this. It sure doesn't seem like 10 years ago!

[@lukeFugate]

Time flies as they say. I guess I would've been 40 back then. Now to figure out how to make time go back. Maybe start walking backwards everywhere I go?

[@dsteele27]

I've found that getting an old DC mechano-electric clock and reversing the polarity works really well for that!

[@lukeFugate]

@@dsteele27 Have to put that on my to-do list lol.

[@dsteele27]

It gets confusing, though, when you miss lunch and have to wait for breakfast.

[@davidmeyer9535]

Great video. Thank you! Where do you order the replacement bushings? I haven't been able to source those for my 63 Suburban. Thx so much!

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks. I found some bushings that are supposed to work. Seems like they used to be made of brass, so I'm not sure. Here are the links to what I found. It would take two of each. classicparts.com/1960-76-trans-arm-control-grommet classicparts.com/1947-76-shift-tube-control-grommet classicparts.com/1960-81-clutch-bellcrank-attaching-clip#.U7wTW41dW2N

[@davidmeyer9535]

@@lukeFugate thank you!

[@itszexusninja4133]

i have problem with the 68 impala 3 speed coulum shifter its shift knob is very loose and it doesn't shift like smooth ly any idea any one how to fix!

[@lukeFugate]

@itszexusninja4133 nor familiar with the Impala, but there should be some bushings either brass or plastic that are in the column and the linkage. If you can replace these it will reduce the play in the shifter

[@markraymond1196]

90 percent of your slop. Is coming from your shifter cup on the steering column. Ive owned many trucks like that. Never had to mess with the shift arms on the lower column. Had to replace many shifter cups however. But ho ahead with your google mechanics fix.

[@lukeFugate]

This method has worked for most of my life on this truck. I've been driving it since I was 12. I probably should replace all the wear components, though, as they have never been replaced.