Troluble Shifting into P

[zsmith29]

My newly acquired '81 300SD has a difficult time shifting into P sometimes. I have to go back and forth b/w P and D for it to catch. My buddy says it might be either the shift linkage or some bushing... What do you think???

[TMAllison]

Oftentimes its simply one of these. Or a french fry.....

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[mechmagcn]

Probably the bushing either at the trans or the shifter, if they both are gone it won't go into park. For a quick fix, try a short piece of 5/16" fuel line for a temporary bushing.

[slojoexxx]

Mine goes into park ok, but does not go all the way to drive. I have to put it in N slot for the reg D and if I drop it into D it's in 3rd. Would this be the same problem???

Doc.

[TMAllison]

Originally Posted by slojoexxx

Mine goes into park ok, but does not go all the way to drive. I have to put it in N slot for the reg D and if I drop it into D it's in 3rd. Would this be the same problem???

Doc.

That sounds more like your NSS.

[slojoexxx]

Originally Posted by TMAllison

That sounds more like your NSS.

And what would my NSS be???

[81300sd]

Neutral safety switch

But it sounds like an out of adjustment shifter or bad bushings.

Very simple to fix. My 5 year old could probably get it done.

[slojoexxx]

Originally Posted by 81300sd

Neutral safety switch

But it sounds like an out of adjustment shifter or bad bushings.

Very simple to fix. My 5 year old could probably get it done.

He's Hired....

Thanks for the input guys... I should have some time to look it this weekend.

Doc.