chopper50 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Hi, Im kinda new to the car game, built choppers all of my life. Hoping to get some insight/opinions on my issue. On my 1965 buick, I have shift on the column, 2 speed auto. It shifts through the gears and all runs and drives. The issue is that the shifter does not engage into a notch or ? once in gear. You can simply just push on shifter through the gears if you wanted to without pulling toward you first etc... I dont trust it and its scary to think it may ghost shift while driving. Does this sound like its in the column itself? On a seperate note, it looks like someone put an aftermarket box that straps on the column for turn signals, unless this is stock, I dont know. Also looking for a good source for wiring harness diagram . Thank you in advance if anyone can help me with any of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Better to ask here--->https://forums.aaca.org/forum/57-buick-post-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 8 hours ago, chopper50 said: Hi, Im kinda new to the car game, built choppers all of my life. Hoping to get some insight/opinions on my issue. On my 1965 buick, I have shift on the column, 2 speed auto. It shifts through the gears and all runs and drives. The issue is that the shifter does not engage into a notch or ? once in gear. You can simply just push on shifter through the gears if you wanted to without pulling toward you first etc... I dont trust it and its scary to think it may ghost shift while driving. Does this sound like its in the column itself? On a seperate note, it looks like someone put an aftermarket box that straps on the column for turn signals, unless this is stock, I dont know. Also looking for a good source for wiring harness diagram . Thank you in advance if anyone can help me with any of this. The rod that runs from the column to the trans has an adjustment capability to sync the trans lever position with the notches in the gate in the column. The linkage usually has rubber or plastic bushings where the various parts mate, and obviously these bushings wear out over time, causing the sloppiness. You first need to inspect the bushings and replace any that are worn, then place both the trans lever and the shift lever in PARK to adjust the linkage. A factory Chassis Service Manual should be the first "tool" you purchase for a car like this, as it will describe this process in detail along with all the other things you need to do to maintain the car. Note that there are different volumes of the service manual depending on whether you have a Skylark, Riviera, or full size. Be sure you get the correct book to match your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper50 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 8:50 AM, joe_padavano said: The rod that runs from the column to the trans has an adjustment capability to sync the trans lever position with the notches in the gate in the column. The linkage usually has rubber or plastic bushings where the various parts mate, and obviously these bushings wear out over time, causing the sloppiness. You first need to inspect the bushings and replace any that are worn, then place both the trans lever and the shift lever in PARK to adjust the linkage. A factory Chassis Service Manual should be the first "tool" you purchase for a car like this, as it will describe this process in detail along with all the other things you need to do to maintain the car. Note that there are different volumes of the service manual depending on whether you have a Skylark, Riviera, or full size. Be sure you get the correct book to match your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper50 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Thank you very much, I am out of town but ordered this manual and is on the way to my house. I posted this in case it didn't cover that. I had experiences in past where some manuals don't have the area I need. Thanks again. If you know a good parts supplier for bushings, etc etc... please let me know. hoping the wiring diagram is in this manual as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to the AACA Discussion Forum. I have moved your post to the Post War Buick Forum. Hopefully you will find someone here who is best equipped to help you with your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren@65GS.com Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 6:07 PM, chopper50 said: Thank you very much, I am out of town but ordered this manual and is on the way to my house. I posted this in case it didn't cover that. I had experiences in past where some manuals don't have the area I need. Thanks again. If you know a good parts supplier for bushings, etc etc... please let me know. hoping the wiring diagram is in this manual as well. The chassis manual is very good on coverage. The electrical schematic is in section 10 . The only draw back , I feel to it , is that it is in black and white. It is well labeled though. A colored schematic makes for easier reading and are available as an aftermarket source. The turn signal switch is inside the column , not something that is strapped on like an accessory. There were two different switch assemblies used in '65 straight columns They do not interchange. The tilt column was a totally different set up for the turn signal switch. You may be interested in joining us over at 65GS.com . We are focused on the '64- '66 Buick A bodies , which are the Specials , Skylarks and Gran Sports. Loren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper50 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thank You for the info. i have been off for a while but still appreciate the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper50 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 12:03 PM, Loren@65GS.com said: The chassis manual is very good on coverage. The electrical schematic is in section 10 . The only draw back , I feel to it , is that it is in black and white. It is well labeled though. A colored schematic makes for easier reading and are available as an aftermarket source. The turn signal switch is inside the column , not something that is strapped on like an accessory. There were two different switch assemblies used in '65 straight columns They do not interchange. The tilt column was a totally different set up for the turn signal switch. You may be interested in joining us over at 65GS.com . We are focused on the '64- '66 Buick A bodies , which are the Specials , Skylarks and Gran Sports. Loren Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper50 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Im new to discussion groups, figuring out how to reply to certain threads and individuals. thank you for the info. its been a while but Im back.I will check out the Buick group etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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