Gear Indicator

[Nathan]

Hey guys,

Sorry I havent written much at all since moving, but not to worry, I am still restoring the 87. It is coming along quite well picking up parts here and there. Since my truck's gear shift indicator was broken, I bought one on eBay in good condition, only problem being now that I have no idea where the cable routes and the clip clips to. I clipped it to the plastic part on the column which rotates, but the cable rubs down the interior of the steering column, and it just pulls the orange dial out of its tracks since it is pulling it straight down. I thought maybe it was worn down too much, but it looks in excellent condition. Anyone have any clue as to how these hook up? Thanks to anyone with a clue.

[19_Chevelle_69]

It is supposed to be routed along the large part of the lower column housing, I will take a pic of mine and post it here for ya if you want...

[Nathan]

Thanks for the info. Yeah, if it's not too much trouble and you happen to have the time, a picture would help a ton.

[19_Chevelle_69]

No problem, I'll post a pic tomorrow after work.

[19_Chevelle_69]

My camera is lent out right now, I'll have to grab that pic for you when it comes back home to me...

[19_Chevelle_69]

My digicam is finally coming back today. I should be able to get those pics if you still need them.....

[19_Chevelle_69]

OK, I finally got my camera back...LOL

Here's the pic....




Now, the cable just runs along the large part of the column that turns when you shift. The clip snaps onto the same part of the column.

[Nathan]

Thanks for the picture, Don. Will have to check it out when I get home. I don't recall seing any way to route it like that, but didn't look to carefully. Thanks a ton.

[19_Chevelle_69]

It basically just pulls straight down out of the instument panel, and the column pulls it more to go into gear.

[Pontiac1976]

There is two types the one you two are talking about is from 80-87 .
The 73-79 very close to that one but it screw's to the column there a little slot that the screw goes throw for adjusting the Indicator it looks like this

[1980_FLaming_c10]

I decided to throw mine in the trash, and shift in to gear with knowledge