Thread: 1974 280C Transmission Shifter Adjustment
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Old 12-09-2015, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by grubby65 View Post
I will apologize, I haven't stuck my head under the car to look at the transmission to see if it is a cable or linkage, but is there a way to adjust the shifter on a 1974 280C? When I start the car in park it tries to move forward. Also, often I have to put the shifter in neutral to start the car. (Floor shift).

Thanks for the help
Usually the adjustment is good but the bushings are not.

Check the bushings

(sorry this involves putting your head under the car)
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