Re: Gear selector stuck
Posted by Leeedy On 2017/4/30 8:57:21
There was a set of factory Service Bulletins issued regarding this problem. Can sometimes occur when linkage is worn or out of adjustment. More rare with a 1956 transmission since the arm on the transmission itself was changed in shape. But things happen over time.
Easy quick fix is simply to reach under the car from the driver's side (with the exhaust cool) and simply push up firmly on the linkage (make sure the car is preferably not on a hill and be sure the parking brake is working and engaged). Usually pops right out of Park position.
I've seen many people try to King-Kong their selector lever into submission when stuck like this... even to the point of bending it into the shape of a letter "J"... but the simple method usually works the best.
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