My 66 Monaco auto shifter is stuck in the park position, i am not sure what gearbox it has but the engine is a 383, question is where can I get replacement parts and how do I go about repairing it, As you can tell i am willing to learn.
Cheers Chris.
Auto stuck in park postion
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Re: Auto stuck in park postion
Hi Chris. Cannonball on here is the man for gearbox questions. I imagine your box is a 727.
First thing I would check is linkages if stuck in gear ?
But hopefully the experts will be along soon
First thing I would check is linkages if stuck in gear ?
But hopefully the experts will be along soon
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Dodge Ram SRT 10
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Re: Auto stuck in park postion
I can free it up underneath by pulling on the leavers, i am sure its got something to do with the button on the shift lever, it does depress but its what it connects to under the console that's the problem i am guessing.
Re: Auto stuck in park postion
It has happened a couple of times now but I can usually wiggle it free,buts that's not much fun if i am out and about.
Re: Auto stuck in park postion
Sounds like the shifter lever detent is jamming. It's activated by a rod inside the lever connected to the button if I remember correctly. There's a small grubscrew on the knob which if you loosen off you can screw the knob up or down to get the correct clearance on the detent.
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Re: Auto stuck in park postion
My Challenger does this all the time. Ive got a slap shift and the plastic body doesnt like being slapped and the internals jam. As Blue says, there is a grub screw on the shifter handle which will allow you to take off the casing after slippling off a chrome trim ring, exposing the metal lever under the plastic push button. Be careful as a small spring is in there too.
I just take mine apart and reset the lever and put it together again, remembering to not be too brutal with it next time I drive it.
I keep a crosshead screwdriver in the centre console as it always happens at the wrong place or time and I usually have to pull it apart in a bit of a hurry to be able to move the car and park.
It may not be a case of needing any parts, just dismantle and clean and reassemble.
I just take mine apart and reset the lever and put it together again, remembering to not be too brutal with it next time I drive it.
I keep a crosshead screwdriver in the centre console as it always happens at the wrong place or time and I usually have to pull it apart in a bit of a hurry to be able to move the car and park.
It may not be a case of needing any parts, just dismantle and clean and reassemble.
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Re: Auto stuck in park postion
Thank you very much lads. Glad I joined this forum it’s very helpful
Re: Auto stuck in park postion
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