B&M 81121 STEALTH PRO RATCHET SHIFTER - Manual (Page 3)

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speed automatic transmission, the three speed
limiter blocker pin and e-clips should be in-
stalled. The Park limiter blocker pin and e-clips
should not be installed for any GM transmis-
sion.
Move the transmission selector lever by
hand to the full rear position (Low). Shift the
shifter mechanism to the Low gear position
(ratcheted all the way back). Adjust the large
nuts on the cable so that the swivel will slide
into the hole on the selector lever. Tighten the
large nuts completely. Be sure that the swivel
will slide freely in and out of the hole in the
selector lever. Note: The shifter will not
operate correctly unless the correct hole
in the shift lever is used as shown be-
low:
Leave the swivel out of the hole and move
the selector lever to Park, all the way forward.
Also move the shifter to Park position. (See
operation section, page 8). Reinsert the swivel
into the hole in the selector lever. Check to see
that the swivel will slide freely in and out of the
hole in the selector lever in this position. If it
does not slip in freely, adjust the swivel slightly
until it will slip into the hole in the lever.
Move the shifter back to the Low gear
position and check that the swivel will still slide
easily in and out of the hole in the selector
lever. (If you do not use the hole in the lever,
it will be impossible to correctly adjust the
cable). Operate the shifter through all the gear
positions. Check to make sure the swivel will
slide in and out of the selector lever hole in
each gear position. The shift cable is now
correctly adjusted. Install the cotter key sup-
plied with the shifter into the swivel and spread
the key ends.
If you have a problem, DO NOT FORCE
THE SHIFTER, this will damage the cable,
the shifter or the transmission. Simply start
at the beginning and carefully check all your
steps.
STEP 12. On GM vehicles, the neutral safety/
backup light switch may be located on the
shifter (steering column or console) or it may
be a mechanical interlock in the steering col-
umn that prevents the key from turning to the
Start position unless the shifter is in the Park
or the Neutral position. Identify the type of
neutral safety system you have. If the key will
not turn to the Start position unless the stock
shifter is in Park or Neutral, you have a me-
chanical interlock, otherwise you have a neu-
tral safety switch. With either type, discon-
nect the battery ground cable to prevent
accidental shorts. If you have a neutral
safety switch, locate and identify the neutral
safety wires (engine will not crank unless
these wires are connected together). Ex-
tend the wires from the GM switch to the
shifter. Strip a ¼" of insulation off the wires
and install the slip-on terminals supplied in
the kit. Crimp the terminals onto the wires
using a crimping tool or pliers. Connect the
neutral safety wires to the LOWER switch
and the backup light wires to the UPPER switch (See Figure 1). Tape the terminal
connections and all other connections to
prevent shorts.
If you have a mechanical interlock cut the
wire that goes from the Start position on the
ignition switch to the solenoid on the starter.
This wire is usually a 10 or 12 gauge purple
wire. Run wires from both ends of the cut
wire to the B&M Stealth Pro Ratchet Shifter.
Put the slip-on terminals on the ends of the
lengthened wires. Crimp the terminals onto the
wires using a crimping tool or pliers. Connect
the wires to the LOWER switch on the shifter.
The backup light switch is usually located on
the steering column behind the instrument
panel. Lengthen these wires and run them to
the UPPER switch on the shifter. Tape the
Reverse
lockout
handle
Cover
#8-32 Screw
#10-32 Cover
Screws (2)
Figure 2
Cable route for
Chrysler installations
Cable route for GM and
Ford installations
Loop cable behind
tailshaft mount or in
this approximate area
NOTE: Large, wide loops provide
smoother shifts and longer cable life