<VV> EM v LM shifters/LM shift tube bracket
HallGrenn at aol.com
HallGrenn at aol.com
Thu Feb 17 09:32:36 EST 2011
To follow up on what Seth and John Roberts said, if you aren't happy with
your LM shifting check the rubber bushings (just shock bushings really) on
the end of the rod of the shift tube bracket that ties the tube to the the
trans crossmember. If they are dried out, rotten or gone then replacing
them is the first place to start before you start doing other work on the
shift mechanism. You may also find that the end that is brazed to the thin
metal shift tube is broken off. The LM's have a very positive shift feel if
everything is fitted properly. Start with the shift tube bracket and work
your way back until things are the way they should be.
And if you have a 66 manual trans and you don't like the slightly higher
shift forces of the heavier duty transmission you can always do what
Chevrolet did and put a bigger shifter ball like the last models had to better
handle your brawny grip. :)
Bob Hall
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