B&M 80776 SPORT SHIFTER - Manual (Page 8)

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STEP 29. Set a pair of dividers at the
distance X, measured in Step 28. Hold
the tower level to the shifter mechanism
with the bottom of the tower touching
the highest surface on the floor it will
come into contact with. Holding the
tower in position, place one leg of the
divider against the floor while the other
touches the tower (See Figure 8). Us-
ing the dividers, scribe a line around the
tower that follows the contour of the
floorboard. Remove the tower and trim
at the scribe line using tin snips. Once
tower is properly trimmed, install it us-
ing two flat head sheet metal screws.
The indicator cable and the cover plate
should be routed out the top of the tower
on the right side while the tower is being
installed.
STEP 30. Install the indicator light bulb
in its socket on the shifter cover plate.
Run a length of wire from the vehicle’s
instrument light circuit to one of the
wires. Connect the other wire to a good
chassis ground. A shifter mounting bolt
should be satisfactory.
STEP 31. Snap the correct (three speed
or four speed) shift indicator position
window into the cover plate. The window
snaps in from the top with the tabs
inserting into the slots at either end of
TOOL LIST
1 Common screwdriver
1 Phillips screwdriver
1 1/4" wrench or socket
2 7/16" wrench or socket
1 1/2" wrench
2 11/16" wrench
1 13mm wrench
(Metric transmissions)
1 Drill motor
1 9/32" drill bit
1 1/2" drill bit or holesaw
1 0-50 lb.ft. torque wrench
1 File
1 Tin snips
1 Hack saw
1 Wire stripper
1 Wire crimper
1 Pliers
1 Ruler
1 Dividers
A/R Electrical tape
A/R Tie wraps
(to secure cable)
2/4 Jack stands
the window opening. Remove the T-
Handle from the shifter. Place the cover
plate over the stick and onto the top of
the tower. Run the shifter through all of
the gears to check the operation of the
indicator. If the indicator needs adjust-
ment, loosen the screws holding the
indicator cable to the bottom of the
cover plate and slide the cable bracket
to adjust the indicator position. Attach
the cover plate to the tower with four
Phillips head screws.
STEP 32. Slide the boot over the stick
and install it into the cover plate. Note
that the end of the boot that has “FRONT”
on the inside of the rubber should be
towards the REAR of the shifter. After
the boot is installed in the cover plate
and into the stick install the T-Handle
and jam nut. Tighten the jam nut when
the handle is properly oriented.
OPERATION
The B&M Sport Shifter is a straight
forward shifter with no special shifting
features. The shifter is moved forwards
or rearwards to shift between Neutral,
Drive and the other forward gears. The
handle must be lifted to shift from Neu-
tral to Reverse and lifted again to shift
from Reverse to Park. To shift out of
Park the handle also must be lifted.
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SHIFTER IS RECOMMENDED TO
ENSURE THAT THE MECHANISM IS WELL LUBRICATED, FREE FROM DIRT OR RUST AND
THAT THE CABLE IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. LACK OF MAINTENANCE COULD RESULT IN A
FAILURE INCLUDING A FAILURE OF THE REVERSE LOCKOUT SAFETY FEATURE.
WARNING
__ Locking steering column lever is permanently fastened in
the full up position. Step 3.
__ Shifter is convenient to reach and has ample room for
your hand in both park and low gear. Step 4.
__ Carpet covers floorboard holes. Step 6.
__ Cable is securely fastened to the shifter and held with E-
Ring. Step 8.
__ Shifter is securely mounted to floorboard. Step 9.
__ Shifter cable is clear of exhaust system, engine and any
moving parts. Step 9.
__ Throttle lever and shift lever are tight on transmission. GM
step 11, Ford Step 16, Chrysler Step 22.
__ Oil pan bolts are tightened to 12-13 lb.ft. GM Step 12,
Ford Step 18, Chrysler Step 23.
__ Shifter is properly adjusted. Cable boots are installed,
cable nuts are tightened and swivel is secured with cotter
key. GM Step 14, Ford Step 20, Chrysler Step 25.
__ The Neutral safety and Reverse light switches are con-
nected and properly adjusted to prevent engine starts in
drive gears and reverse. GM Step 15, Ford Step 21, Chry
Step 27.
__ There is no debris in the shifter mechanism.
__ Tower is trimmed and securely held with two screws. Step
28.
__ Cover installed and shift position indicator operating
properly. Step 30.
__ Shifter moves freely in all positions as described in Shifter
Operation.
__ If your shifter is not working properly do not
attempt to drive your car. Make sure you have followed all
instructions. If the shifter is broken or defective return it to
your B&M dealer.
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