B&M 80682 STARSHIFTER-RT HND DR - Manual

Printed in the U.S.A.
The B&M StarShifter can be used in
vehicles equipped with most popular
three speed automatic transmissions.
Your B&M StarShifter comes equipped
with a neutral safety switch, transmission
brackets and levers and a five foot shift
cable. Optional shifter cables in 2 ft.
(#80830), 3 ft.(#80831), 4 ft.(#80832), 8
ft.(#80834), 10 ft.(#80835) and 12 ft.
(#80836) are also available.
Please read the instructions and re-
view the illustrations thoroughly before
beginning the installation.
The mechanical components of this
shifter are precision made and as-
sembled at our factory. Any modification
or disassembly of these parts can cause
the shifter to malfunction and will void the
warranty. You should disassemble only
those items outlined in the instructions.
The vehicle should be about 2 feet off
the ground for ease of installation. Use
jack stands, wheel ramps or a vehicle lift.
Make sure the vehicle is firmly supported
before attempting to work on it.
IMPORTANT: If your vehicle is equipped
with a locking steering column. Securing
the column lock lever in the engine com-
partment in the full up position will allow
the steering wheel to be locked and un-
locked and the ignition key to be removed.
WARNING: This allows the steering wheel
to be locked WHENEVER the ignition key
is turned to the “lock” position WHILE THE
VEHICLE IS MOVING, OR AT ANY OTHER
TIME. Securing the steering column lock
lever in any other position will both PRE-
VENT the steering wheel from locking
and removal of the ignition key.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Remove the stock shift linkage;
Column Shifters: Remove all rods, lev-
quired to get it level. Mark the location for
the shifter cable hole, 1-3/8" ahead of the
front shifter mounting hole and 2-1/4" to
the left of that hole. Drill or cut a 1-1/2"
diameter cable hole in the floorboard.
NOTE: Some floorboards are extremely
thin and will not adequately support the
shifter mechanism when bolted to the
floor. For those vehicles we recommend
a stiffener plate for additional strength.
STEP 4. Install (but do not secure) the
carpet back to it’s original position. Cut
holes in the carpet for the mounting holes
and the cable. DO NOT use a drill bit to
make the holes in carpet.
STEP 5. Install the plastic indicator trav-
eler and link onto the T- plate track. The
bent end of the link goes through the hole
in the traveler from the left side of the
shifter. Install the cable on the shifter as
shown in Figure 1. The cable attachment
tab must be bolted to the outside surface
of the shifter base using a 1/4" X 1/2" hex
bolt, a lock washer and a nut. Put the end
of indicator link on the cable pin outside
of the shifter cable. Install the e-clip to se-
cure the cable and the indicator link to the
cable pin.
STEP 6. Place the shifter in first gear
ratchet mode (stick all the way back). Po-
sition the backup light switch on the in-
side of the T-plate and the neutral safety
switch on the outside of the T-plate with
the long fingers on the switches towards
the plastic traveler using the forward pair
of holes in the T-plate. Assemble the
backup and neutral safety switches to the
shifter using two #4-40 screws, nuts and
lock washers, as shown in Figure 1. Be-
ware, over tightening the switch attach-
ment screws will crack the switch hous-
ings. Adjust the switches so that the neu-
tral safety switch operates in Neutral and
Park only and the backup light switch op- ers or cables from the column and the
transmission. Place the column shift le-
ver in the Park position. Remove the pin
holding the shift lever in the column and
remove the lever assembly. If your vehicle
is equipped with a locking steering col-
umn, secure the column lock lever in the
full up position. WARNING: This allows the
steering wheel to be locked and the igni-
tion key removed WHENEVER the igni-
tion key is turned to the “lock” position
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, OR AT
ANY OTHER TIME.
Console Shifters: Remove the shifter
mechanism from the console. Discon-
nect the rod or cable from the transmis-
sion. Remove the cable bracket if
equipped. If there is a cable or linkage
from the console shifter or the transmis-
sion to the steering column lock, it must
be blocked in the Park position as de-
scribed above.
NOTE: Shifter installation may require
console modification or complete con-
sole removal depending on the space
available in your vehicle.
STEP 2. Pull the carpet away from the
floorboard where the shifter is to be
mounted. If the vehicle has a bench type
seat, move the seat to the full forward po-
sition. Place the shifter on the floor with
the stick shifted to the rearmost position.
Locate the shifter for ease and conve-
nience of operation. (The rear mounting
hole of the mechanism must be at least
1-3/4" from the front of the seat when the
seat is in the full forward position.) Make
sure the trigger and the T-handle clear
the dash with the shifter in the Park posi-
tion. Mark the position of four mounting
holes on the floor.
STEP 3. Drill four 9/32" mounting holes
where marked. Temporarily mount the
shifter in place using washers as re-
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nstallation Instructions
StarShifter
Part Number 80675
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