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zsmith29 05-23-2008 10:33 PM
Troluble Shifting into P
 
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 05-23-2008 10:45 PM
Oftentimes its simply one of these. Or a french fry.....

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mechmagcn 05-24-2008 09:53 AM
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.:eek:

slojoexxx 05-24-2008 10:56 AM
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 05-24-2008 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by slojoexxx (Post 1864572)
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 05-24-2008 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TMAllison (Post 1864601)
That sounds more like your NSS.

And what would my NSS be???

81300sd 05-24-2008 10:39 PM
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 05-24-2008 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 81300sd (Post 1864985)
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.


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