help with shift linkage cable

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07-15-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71

You'll use the original cable, unmodified. You need the bracket for the 80E. There's a GM part number listed in the stickied conversion thread.

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#15013290 -4L80E Shift cable bracket at transmission
#15251895 -4L80E Transmission mounted gear shift lever

Posted them in here... https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...umbers-428941/

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07-15-2012, 08:10 PM

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Figured it out thanks to a buddy. I had a moment I guess after a long day at work. Got it all figured out tho

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07-15-2012, 08:37 PM

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Was the transmission not in the same gear as the indicator???

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07-16-2012, 06:46 AM

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So what fixed it? Please update your thread so others know what to do in the future and also to let those who tried to help know what the issue was.

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07-16-2012, 02:34 PM

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On mine the 99 60e shifter cable and lever bracket mounted with the 80e cable bracket was .200 too long. I opened the holes that mount it to the trans case obround so that the cable would line up with the pin, shifts perfect. Would have been way off if I tried to force it.