Re: Shift cable adjustment

[Jimmy Peavy <peaver63@xxxxxxxxx>]

hook up a test light (ground wire to ground, other end of the light to start switch) to the neutral start switch and spin the wheel till the light lights up.

On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 9:03 AM Robert Gideon <rjgideon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have a unique vehicle and use case, but I figured this group may be able to help. 

Background info: my first car was a ‘64 Newport and I loved the 361 and push button shifter. 

I have built a 1927 Model T roadster and put a 361 and 1963 727 in it. Shifter is the same part number as a 63 Dart I had, but the buttons are 1960? Dodge in the horizontal pattern. 

This is a light car, so I swapped the input shaft from a 1970 727 and put in one of the factory style 10.75” higher stall converter.

I think my cable adjustment is off a little. When I start the car it lunges forward and even in Neutral the rear wheels want to spin if on jack stands. Shifting to reverse doesn’t feel like it’s getting a positive engagement, it will back up if I give it gas. 

My question is which way should I be moving the ring to get the Reverse detent line up better - counter clockwise?

Thank you!

Robert Gideon

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