B&M 80683 QUICKSILVER SHIFTER - Manual

9500662-06 Printed in the U.S.A.
The B&M QuickSilver Shifter can be
used in most vehicles equipped with three
speed or four speed automatic trans-
missions. Your B&M QuickSilver Shifter
comes equipped with a neutral safety
switch and a backup light switch, trans-
mission brackets, levers and a five foot
shift cable. Optional shifter cables in 2 ft.
(#80830), 3 ft. (#80831), 4 ft. (#80831), 8
ft. (#80831), 10 ft. (#80835) and 12 ft.
(#80836) are also available. To use the
B&M QuickSilver Shifter with the Ford
AOD transmissions you will need the op-
tional accessory kit #40496. To use the
B&M QuickSilver Shifter with the GM
4L60E, 4L65E, 4L80E, and 4L85E
equipped with a PRNDL switch you will
need optional accessory kit #75498 oth-
erwise you can use the supplied GM
bracket.
To use this shifter with a GM four
speed automatic transmission, you will
need to remove the three speed limiter
blocker pin and the two e-clips (See Fig-
ure 1). For the Ford AOD four speed
transmissions do not remove this blocker
pin.
To use this shifter with a Ford or
Chrysler automatic transmission, install
the blocker pin and the two e-clips (See
Figure 1). This limiter limits the travel of
the shifter when it is shifted into Park, so
that it does not stretch the cable.
Please read the instructions and re-
view the illustrations thoroughly before
beginning the installation.
The mechanical components of this
shifter are precision made and assembled
at our factory. Any modification or disas-
sembly 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 re-
moved.
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 col-
umn lock lever in any other position will
both PREVENT the steering wheel from
locking and the removal of the ignition
key.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If you are installing this shifter with
a GM four speed automatic transmission,
you must remove the three speed limiter
blocker pin and the e-clips indicated in
Figure 1. Removing this blocker pin gives
the shifter four forward positions rather
than three. For Ford AOD four speed
automatic transmissions and Chrysler A-
500 and A-518 four speed automatic trans-
missions do not remove this blocker pin,
since these transmissions have only three
forward positions. Also do not remove
the blocker pin and the e-clips for any
three speed automatic transmissions.
(The three speed limiter blocker pin goes
in the upper of the two holes at the rear of
the shifter).
If you are installing this shifter with a
Ford or Chrysler three or four speed au-
tomatic transmission you must install
the Park limiter blocker pin and the e-
clips as also indicated in Figure 1. This
limiter limits the shifter travel into the Park
position, since Ford and Chrysler trans-
missions have less travel between Re-
verse and Park than GM transmissions
do.
STEP 1. Remove the stock shift linkage;
Column Shifters: Remove all rods, le-
vers or cables from the column and the
transmission. Place the column shift le-
ver in Park position. Remove the pin
holding the shift lever in the column and
remove the lever assembly. If your ve-
hicle is equipped with a locking steering
column, secure the column lock lever in
the full up position. WARNING: This al-
lows the steering wheel to be locked and
the ignition key removed WHENEVER
the ignition key is turned to the “lock”
position WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOV-
ING, 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 transmission
to the steering column lock, it must be
blocked in the Park position as described
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
position. 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
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nstallation Instructions
QuickSilver Shifter
Part Number 80683
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