Any way to firm up column shifter?

[SureGrip]

I have a 1974 RR auto that came with a column shift and bucket seats (odd, I know).

I want to keep the column shift, but it's always been a bit 'sloppy', so I was wondering if there is any way to 'firm' up the shifter aside from the linkage or in the trans selector itself? Like, is there anything in the column that I can do to firm up the shift?

 

[BeepBeepRR]

Viagra

 

[Kern Dog]

The linkage rods and bushings do get worn.

 

[SureGrip]

The linkage rods and bushings do get worn.

Yeah, that's a given (if available). I'm going to to do a column rebuild, just didn't know if there were any 'tricks' to make the shift selection a little more precise.

 

[davek]

sounds like linkage

 

[Hotrod20]

Replace all the shift linkage plastic bushings(from firewall to the trans) and use washers to firm up space / tolerance on areas where cotter pins go.I did this with my runner, and every detent is solid and positive with no slop.This is where I found the "slop" orignates from. If you rebuild your column,you can replace any worn parts like the spring in the lever for one.We have a guy named Mike here in MI that restores columns and does fabulous work.Highly recommend him.I can get you his contact info if you need it.
HotRod20

 

[Ernie ingling]

If shift collar is loose it will cause slop in shifter. If so r&r steering wheel then turn signal that lets you at hold down bolts.