B&M 80681 Z-GATE SHIFTER - Manual (Page 2)

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ment tab should be bolted to the outside
surface of the shifter base using a 1/4" X
1/2" hex bolt, lock washer and nut. Install
the e-clip to secure the cable to the cable
pin.
STEP 7. Install the shifter mechanism
into the vehicle. Slide the shifter cable
through the carpet and the hole in the
floor. Bolt the shifter down using four 1/
4" hex bolts and nuts. If required use 1/
4" washers as shims between the shifter
mechanism and the floor to level the
shifter. ROUTE THE CABLE AS SHOWN
IN FIGURE #2, AVOID SHARP BENDS
WHICH WILL KINK AND DAMAGE THE
CABLE. Use cable clamps or tie wraps
to secure the cable housing to chassis
to avoid contact with hot engine or ex-
haust system. For General Motors ve- hicles go to Step 8, for Ford vehicles go
to Step 13, for Chrysler vehicles go to
Step 19.
GENERAL MOTORS
STEP 8. If you have not already done
so, remove the stock selector lever nut
and the selector lever. Discard the stock
lever and the stock shifter linkage. Install
the B&M selector lever in position using
the stock selector lever nut (See Figure
#3). Torque the nut to 23 ft. lbs. The lever
should move smoothly from front to rear
with a positive click in each gear posi-
tion.
STEP 9. Remove the two transmission
oil pan bolts from the middle of the left
side of the oil pan. Install the cable bracket
in position (See Figure #3). The bracket
must be installed with two spacers be-
tween the pan and the bracket. (If your
transmission is equipped with a cast
aluminum oil pan, these spacers should
be omitted however the cable bracket
will have to be modified.) Install the two
5/16-18 x 1.00" bolts supplied and tighten
to 12-13 ft. lbs. Do not overtighten as this
can damage the pan gasket.
STEP 10. Remove the two rubber boots,
one large nut, and a large lockwasher
from the threaded end of the shifter cable.
Route the shifter cable according to Fig-
ure #2. Avoid sharp bends and route the
cable away from hot engine exhaust
parts. Slide the end of the cable into the
cable bracket, install the lockwasher and
large nut over the end of the cable. Posi-
Figure #1
Small O-Ring
Cable mounting
tab goes on front
side of shifter
backing plate
Spring clip
E-Clip
Gear indicator
decal
Neutral safety
switch
Backup light switch,
on other side