3 speed column (1 Viewer)

[Md150178]

I have a 71 fj40 and recently the shifter is coming out of the steering column. Seems to be threaded? Just curious if im overlooking something before I do something rash.

 

[timmyisinthewell]

See my pic from microfiche. The shift shaft is held by two spring controlled pins. Check there first. Push both pins at the same time.

 

[Md150178]

Ah. I thought about there being a set screw or something. Thanks!

 

[pb4ugo]

The search function works pretty good, either here or on the internet. Any result that references this site. There are many more threads than this one link. I'm sure it's been covered on this site.

Column shifter tune up

Now that I'm keeping kinda sorta driving my 1969 FJ40 around, I have become fascinated with making the three on the tree as good of a shifter as possible. I found a bushing for the actual shift lever at Cruiser Cult and ordered it, FJ40 3-speed column shifter bushing -...

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[pb4ugo]

Also, find an early FSM to download.

 

[Md150178]

Thanks. I did search a little but I didn’t find anything where part 33513 is sliding out of the column. This will ensure I don’t honkey tonk it.

 

[firemanj92]

33513 just threads into the column signal collar but is not threaded in tight-I think it's supposed to have a little movement. I have found mine rotates when shifting so I just slapped a thick coat of antiseize on the threads and it hasn't unthreaded in 4+ years