Re: 65 Rambler - slips out of park into reverse

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Brian,

I'd start with shift linkage adjustment. Here's what my service manual says 
about adjustment:

With the transmission selector lever in the "1" position pull shift rod 
against the shifter gate. Push the selector lever forward to remove any 
"free play" and adjust the clevis for a free pin fit in the transmission 
outer lever.

Pretty clear, huh?

Looking at the diagrams in the manual, the clevis is the part that attaches 
to the shift level on the transmission and you just adjust it (it screws in 
and out on the rod and there's a jamb nut to hold it in place) with the 
shift lever in the "1" position until the pin that holds the shift rod to 
the transmission slides in and out easily.

Matt

At 07:28 PM 11/2/2004 -0500, you wrote:
> Hello again,
>
> New member and all, i thought Id ask my first question.  My new 65 Rambler 
> easily slips out of Park into Reverse when i start it.  And to get it into 
> Park requires some oomph.
>
> Does this sound like a problem down at the trans linkage, or do i need to 
> replace the cam in the steering column?   Is this a common problem?

mhaas@xxxxxxx
Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1966 Rambler Rebel
1968 Rambler American sedan
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