3 on the tree interference with steering box adjuster

[Cal40]

The column shifter on the Ram works, but is a little clunky, which is what I expected. However, when I looked at the linkage moving through the gears, I saw that the lever arm is colliding with and then working around the steering adjuster on the inside of the steering box.

I adjusted the steering box bolt in as much as reasonable, but it didn't make a material difference in the geometry.

I've read several threads on rebuilding the entire shifter linkage, which is not what I'm hoping to do at this time. I'm hoping there's some adjustment to be done or single replaceable shim/part etc. to clear the adjuster bolt.

How can the link lever be adjusted? To me, it looks like if shimmed, it would loosen the interface with the follower on the top of the lever and the slot on the column lever. I can see that rotating the entire shift bracket could change the geometry, but it's difficult for me to visualize exactly how. The shift column is running pretty squarely on top of the steering column, making me doubt that's a proper or worthy effort.

See video below shfiting to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reverse, then cycling through neutral pushing forward (2/3) and pulling back (R/1) several times. The white stuff is white lithium grease I was using before I realized the clunkiness was not based on linkages. I will be removing the excess shortly!

Any guidance appreciated!!

 

[charliemeyer007]

Looks to me that front pivot point is really worn. Perhaps you could pack it with something semi-firm, but it will likely need replaced often. I'm guessing all the bushing are worn and knob/shaft that fit in them are worn too. Have got the manuals or looked at diagrams on sor.com

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[Paul_A]

Agreed, a worn pivot point, but can the arm be bent a tick to the right, away from the box? I don't think that would impact the shifting, just be careful the arm isn't so hard that it breaks in the process. Maybe find the point where to bend and heat it to red and it might give the 1/4 inch you need.

 

[ctddtx]

The column shifter on the Ram works, but is a little clunky, which is what I expected. However, when I looked at the linkage moving through the gears, I saw that the lever arm is colliding with and then working around the steering adjuster on the inside of the steering box.

I adjusted the steering box bolt in as much as reasonable, but it didn't make a material difference in the geometry.

I've read several threads on rebuilding the entire shifter linkage, which is not what I'm hoping to do at this time. I'm hoping there's some adjustment to be done or single replaceable shim/part etc. to clear the adjuster bolt.

How can the link lever be adjusted? To me, it looks like if shimmed, it would loosen the interface with the follower on the top of the lever and the slot on the column lever. I can see that rotating the entire shift bracket could change the geometry, but it's difficult for me to visualize exactly how. The shift column is running pretty squarely on top of the steering column, making me doubt that's a proper or worthy effort.

See video below shfiting to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reverse, then cycling through neutral pushing forward (2/3) and pulling back (R/1) several times. The white stuff is white lithium grease I was using before I realized the clunkiness was not based on linkages. I will be removing the excess shortly!

Any guidance appreciated!!

 

[ctddtx]

Were you able to fix this? I have the same problem! So much I thought the adjustment nut was sheared off. Turns out it is worn to nothing. Rebuilding steering box and surely won’t clear a brand new nut. Linkage is definitely sloppy but hard to see that replacing worn ends would correct it by that much.

Thanks!

 

[red66toy]

There are a few key bushings in this system that you will want to check and or replace. 33535A (90386-13007) and 33572 (33572-35010) are some key ones

 

[B y r o n]

With his work on 4 on the tree column shifter, @65swb45 would probably be able to provide your cause and best solution.