B&M 80776 SPORT SHIFTER - Manual

9500423-07 Printed in U.S.A.
The B&M Sport Shifter can be used
in vehicles equipped with most popular
three speed or four speed automatic
transmissions. It is equipped with neu-
tral safety and backup light switches,
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. To use the B&M Sport Shifter
with the Ford AOD transmission you will
need accessory kit #40496.
To use the
B&M Sport Shifter with a GM 4L60E,
4L65E,4L80E or 4L85E transmission
equipped with a PRNDL switch you will
need the optional accessory kit #75498
otherwise you can use the GM bracket
supplied.
Please read the instructions and
review the illustrations thoroughly be-
fore beginning the installation.
The mechanical components of this
shifter are precision made and as-
sembled at our factory. Any modifica-
tion or disassembly of these parts can
cause the shifter to malfunction and will
void the warranty. You should disas-
semble 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 sup-
ported before attempting to work on it.
IMPORTANT: If your vehicle is equipped
with a locking steering column, secur-
ing the column lock lever in the engine
compartment in the full up position will
allow the steering wheel to be locked
and unlocked 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” posi-
tion WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING,
OR AT ANY OTHER TIME. Securing
the steering column lock lever in any
other position will both PREVENT the
steering wheel from locking and removal
of the ignition key.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Remove the stock shift link-
age.
Column Shifters: Remove all rods,
levers or cables from the column and
the transmission. Place the column
shift lever 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 column, secure the column
lock lever in the full up position. WARN-
ING: This allows the steering wheel to
be locked and ignition key removed
WHENEVER the ignition key is turned
to the “lock” position WHILE THE VE-
HICLE IS MOVING, OR AT ANY OTHER
TIME.
Console Shifters: Remove the shifter
mechanism from the console. Discon-
nect the rod or the cable from the trans-
mission. 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 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. If the shifter is being used on a
GM four speed automatic transmission
the blocker screw shown in Figure 1
should be removed. For all three speed
automatic transmissions as well as the
Ford AOD four speed automatic trans-
mission the blocker screw should re-
main in place.
STEP 3. Pull the carpet away from the
floorboard where the shifter is to be
mounted. If the vehicle has a bench type
seat, move seat to the full forward posi-
tion. Place the shifter on the floor with
the stick shifted to the rearmost gate
position. Locate the shifter for ease and
convenience of operation. Make sure
the T-handle clears the dash with the
shifter in the Park position. Mark the
position of four mounting holes on the
floor. Note that the cable exits from the
rear of the B&M Sport Shifter rather
than from the front as in most other B&M
shifters.
STEP 4. Drill four 9/32" mounting holes
where marked. Temporarily mount the
shifter in place using washers as re-
quired to get it level. Mark the location
for the shifter cable hole, then drill or cut
a cable hole in floorboard using the
template in these instructions. NOTE:
Some floorboards are extremely thin
and will not adequately support the
shifter mechanism when bolted to the
I
nstallation Instructions
Sport Shifter
Part Number 80776
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