Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual page 308

CLUTCHES AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-32
6 CYLINDER ENGINE
307 V-8 ENGINE
5. Release the selector lever. The lever should now be
inhibited from engaging reverse range unless the
lever is lifted.
6. A properly adjusted linkage will prevent the selector
from moving beyond both the neutral detent, and the
drive detent unless the lever is lifted to pass over
the mechanical stop in the steering column.
7. In the event that an adjustment is required, place the
selector lever in drive (D) position as determined by
the transmission detent. See Steps 2 and 3.
8. Loosen the adjustment swivel at the mast jacket, and
rotate the transmission lever so that it contacts the
drive stop in the steering column.
9. Tighten the swivel and recheck the adjustment. See
Steps 2 and 6.
10. Readjust indicator needle if necessary to agree with
the transmission detent positions. See Section 9.
11. Readjust neutral safety switch if necessary to pro­
vide the correct relationship to the transmission de­
tent positions. See Section 12.
12. When properly adjusted the following conditions must
be met by manual operation of the steering column
shift lever.
SWITCH
Fig. 4T— Detent Switch Adjustment
a. From reverse to drive position travel, the trans­
mission detent feel must be noted and related to
indicated position on dial.
b. When in drive and reverse positions, pull lever
rearward (towards steering wheel) and then re­
lease. It must drop back into position with no
restrictions.
DETENT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Adjust Switch as Shown on Figure 4T
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
The neutral safety switch must be adjusted so that the
car will start in the park or neutral position, but will
not start in the other positions. For replacement refer
to Section 12 of this manual.
D RAIN IN G A N D REFILLING TRANSMISSION
Drain oil immediately after operation before it has had
an opportunity to cool.
To drain oil proceed as follows:
WITH ACCELERATOR CONTROLS
PROPERLY ADJUSTED, ROTATE
LEVER TO OBTAIN WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE. POSITION SWITCH TO
OBTAIN DIM. A SHOWN IN TABLE
BETWEEN PLUNGER AND LEVER.
TIGHTEN SWITCH ATTACHING
SCREWS.
ALL EXCEPT
350 V8
350 V8
350 ENGINE
10-30 CHEVROLET TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
DIM. A
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