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Goldfinch28 · 03-02-2019, 07:46 PM

Having problems making adjustment so that I can shift both into Park and Low. Currently, I can only make the adjustment to get in one or the other. Can I remove the shift tube out the top of the steering column by removing steering wheel/shift lever/turn signal assembly? Does anyone have a New Old Stock (NOS) shift tube or know where I can find one? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance, Louis.

P.s. I have spent a considerable amount of time trying to make the adjustment without success. I believe the parts are too worn, specifically the shift tube.

Dominic Hide · 03-02-2019, 09:28 PM

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I pulled the mast and shift tube when I had the same problem a few years ago. As can be seen in the pictures the wear is in the shift arm ring. Easy fix is to add a small weld blob and then file back until tight fit. Pictures should explain better than my words.

03-02-2019, 07:46 PM	#1
Goldfinch28 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 45	56 Merc Montclair Automatic - Shift tube in Steering Column Having problems making adjustment so that I can shift both into Park and Low. Currently, I can only make the adjustment to get in one or the other. Can I remove the shift tube out the top of the steering column by removing steering wheel/shift lever/turn signal assembly? Does anyone have a New Old Stock (NOS) shift tube or know where I can find one? Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Louis. P.s. I have spent a considerable amount of time trying to make the adjustment without success. I believe the parts are too worn, specifically the shift tube.

03-02-2019, 09:28 PM	#2
Dominic Hide Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 63	Re: 56 Merc Montclair Automatic - Shift tube in Steering Column Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I pulled the mast and shift tube when I had the same problem a few years ago. As can be seen in the pictures the wear is in the shift arm ring. Easy fix is to add a small weld blob and then file back until tight fit. Pictures should explain better than my words.