Cure for SM465 Sloppy Shifter

[GreaseDog]

the fix for the sloppy shifter for future searches, and potentially the OP:
http://pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/sm465/index.html

 

[Bagged Dually]

Looks like a good idea I just don't know about using the radiator hose clamps on it...I think if I wanted to fix something this route I would have at least used a band clamp or something....

 

[GreaseDog]

a hose clamp is technically a band clamp. and they're not there for anything but making sure the roll pins stay in place. mine doesn't have a clamp on it, just the roll pins.

 

[davbell22602]

Nice find

 

[bucket]

I'm curious about fixing the wobbly weener at the end. It's labeled "snout" in the diagram. Just weld that up too?

 

[rainyraven]

this is good info, guess i better check this out before I put that trans in my truck

 

[adriner]

I found the best thing to weld that with is a 6011, many mig and 7014 beads broke til I found that out

 

[GEB]

How to fix a sloppy SM465 shifter!

Here's exactly how to cure the sloppy SM465 shifter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXIND3xn1xs

 

[GEB]

If you're using a stick welder, 7018 Rod would be my preference.

 

[firebane]

Here's exactly how to cure the sloppy SM465 shifter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXIND3xn1xs

hey man good to see you here! Throughly enjoy your videos and hope to see more.

 

[GEB]

Hey! I've been meaning to join a forum or two and finally got around to it! Thanks for watching my vids!! Ill have my custom tranny shifter built and posted soon!

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

How many folks have attempted this? I got mine out of the truck, soaked it in solvent overnight, and hit it with the torque this morning. The foul smelling smoke rolling out of the shifter smells like burnt rubber to me. There is not an internal rubber bushing i

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