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Old May 14, 2024 | 07:34 PM
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Automatic transmission position pointer, is it supposed to have a return spring?

Update:
Never mind about the indicator, found a great picture, it does have a return spring:
https://bluetruckparts.com/products/ic87r


Still wondering what that funny storage space thing is for.
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After working with the column, the indicator is pretty far off. I see it's a pull cable, so does that mean it has a return spring inside the gauge cluster?

BTW, what is that square dash storage box for? It's an odd shape. it's the one below the tach, about 3" x 4" and has ridges inside. Looks like it gets smaller as it goes back.
 
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Old May 14, 2024 | 10:53 PM
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There is an adjustment wheel not shown in your pic to adjust the bar to the appropriate gear selected. That little cubby hole I use for gas cards or dump cards. I also used mine for my trans programmer so I can change the shifting pattern of my trans on the fly. In case I find something heavy to carry in the back while at the swapmeet
 
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Old May 15, 2024 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by renwOdroF
There is an adjustment wheel not shown in your pic to adjust the bar to the appropriate gear selected. That little cubby hole I use for gas cards or dump cards. I also used mine for my trans programmer so I can change the shifting pattern of my trans on the fly. In case I find something heavy to carry in the back while at the swapmeet
But it has these little rail things along the top. It's made for something specific.
 
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The top is made to hold coins.
 
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Old May 15, 2024 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Soup bean
The top is made to hold coins.
You sir are correct.
 
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