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Shift linkage problem

Old Aug 15, 2014 | 01:51 AM
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Shift linkage problem

Original c6 Trans in my 88 f250 was shot. Found a "decent" one at a wreckers and installed it. Everything was going smooth as butter until I went to attach the selector linkage. The trucks linkage won't quite line up with the new Trans. Even when I loosen the slide adjuster underneath. They're about a quarter inch apart. Do some c6's have different shift patterns or geometry? Should I replace the shifter arm with the old one from the original Trans? How do I go about resolving this problem.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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somewhat got all the linkage to line up. can't quite find park but i managed to get the truck running on the hoist. now the transmission only has reverse. no matter where the selector on the transmission is pointing.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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are the shift arms the same? is the linkage bracket the same? Reverse only? might be a bad trans or sat too long so the valve body might be gummed up.
 
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