205 shifter/ what size bolt?

[supersize75k5]

I am talking about the bolt that goes through the shifter and gets greased,


looks like a 9/16, or some type of threaded rod with a retainer clip?



maybe I am over complicating this

 

[Jimbo*]

I'm pretty sure it's 5/8 coarse thread. I'll check later this afternoon, and I might have an extra.
Jimbo

 

[MattK]

ill peek at my stuff too. i should have en extra stocker layin around. its not quite a regular bolt. the shank is a good bit thicker than the threads.

 

[diesel4me]

they changed a few times..

The bolt in my 74 K20's NP205 that broke off IN the adapter was a special shouldered bolt that had a 1/2" shank and either 3/8 or 7/16" thread! (I forget,it was 5 years ago when it snapped)..nothing worse than trying to shift into 4wd on a snowy day,and have the shifter drop down to the boot,and do NOTHING when you shift it!..

After searching 3 boneyards for another bolt,I discovered other years had different bolts and adapters..so I ended up drilling the busted bolt out after yanking the "tunnel" cover up,and I re-tapped it for a 1/2" bolt,and used a nut on the threaded end to take up the "end play"..I also used a needle bearing I found in my junk drawer that fit perfect in the shifter,and had a 1/2" bore..I never forced the shifter after that!..

I still thought the bolt alone was a bit wimpy...it should have some kind of a brace under its head bolted somewhere, to resist side thrust on it..GM goofed thinking a bolt alone would be sufficient..especially a shouldered one with dinky threads...

 

[supersize75k5]

thanks guys

 

[Jimbo*]

Do you still need one? I finally remembered to look and found an extra.
Jimbo

 

[supersize75k5]

Do you still need one? I finally remembered to look and found an extra.
Jimbo

nope but thanks, I did get one,

also what a weird bolt!

-shawn