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Deuce Man · 10-18-2015, 12:02 PM

Are there any tricks or procedures for adjusting the column shift linkage on my 46? I remember years ago working in a column shift linkage where there was a place to slide an eighth inch drill bit to hold the two arms in alignment while adjusting the rods. Is there a similar deal for my 46 ford? Thanks Rich

flathead 53 · 10-18-2015, 03:45 PM

make sure all bushings are good first, then adjust

Deuce Man · 10-19-2015, 09:54 AM

Bushings are new! I guess I will have to get a friend to line up the arms on the column while I crawl under to adjust the rod ends. Anyone have an easier one person method? Thanks Rich

Bruce Lancaster · 10-19-2015, 01:18 PM

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with shift rods removed set both arms on trans in neutral, the center of three clicks, put shifter in neutral. Adjust rods so they go right in without having to move arms. Easy if bushings and shifter are in good shape, guessing and prayer required if everything is sloppy!

10-18-2015, 12:02 PM	#1
Deuce Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Palm City FL> Posts: 556	1946 shift linkage Are there any tricks or procedures for adjusting the column shift linkage on my 46? I remember years ago working in a column shift linkage where there was a place to slide an eighth inch drill bit to hold the two arms in alignment while adjusting the rods. Is there a similar deal for my 46 ford? Thanks Rich

10-18-2015, 03:45 PM	#2
flathead 53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central nj Posts: 717	Re: 1946 shift linkage make sure all bushings are good first, then adjust

10-19-2015, 09:54 AM	#3
Deuce Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Palm City FL> Posts: 556	Re: 1946 shift linkage Bushings are new! I guess I will have to get a friend to line up the arms on the column while I crawl under to adjust the rod ends. Anyone have an easier one person method? Thanks Rich

10-19-2015, 01:18 PM	#4
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: 1946 shift linkage Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) with shift rods removed set both arms on trans in neutral, the center of three clicks, put shifter in neutral. Adjust rods so they go right in without having to move arms. Easy if bushings and shifter are in good shape, guessing and prayer required if everything is sloppy!