Re: Paralyzed Push Buttons

Hi Lyle,

I think Paul has the best idea, you can pull the instrument cluster and see the shift cable side of the pushbutton unit. You may be correct in your thought that someone has rigged something like the "low gear lockout" some fleet vehicles were treated to years ago. It wouldn't take much to produce the effects you've described.

Anyway, have a look - you can pull the hairpin (and washer?) off to free the eyelet and remove the small 5/16" hex head screws to free the cable housing. At that point you'll be able to tell if the pushbutton control unit is at fault or if you have deeper issues. It shouldn't take much effort to slide the cable in and out of the housing and check for all 5 positions.

Once you know what's malfunctioning we can get deeper into diagnosis.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 6:46:22 AM UTC-4, carv...@xxxxxxx wrote:

I'm looking for opinions.
I got my Fury about a year ago and it came to me in desperate need of a transmission rebuild. (727 ) . Getting it rebuilt was one of my first efforts. I had it done by a local shop who seemed fairly competent and honest. Most of the issues they had were from just not being familiar with the old torqueflite, but they managed.
The car is a very original, 383 4bbl, all stock. I discovered early on that someone had Jimmied up the carb (original AFB) so the 4 barrel wouldn't open. I gently tried to get all that back in shape, and I also found that the throttle cable was moved to not allow Wide Open Throttle. SO I fixed that.Now, when I push the loud pedal she really squirts!! Now.... for the push buttons. Only Reverse, Neutral and Drive work. I have been under the car and played with the adjustment on the cable. I actually got it where nothing would work. We went in small increments all the way from end to end settling back where we started (about mid way). Still no function from first or second button. They will depress part way and eject whatever button is pushed in, but won't push in all the way or stay in. I have not pulled the cable all the way out of the case yet as I don't have a lift, but it seems to be jamming at the push button mechanism. Maybe another attempt to keep someone from Hot Rodding like the carb and throttle cable?? Any suggestions? It may be a while before I can try any fixes, I'm a big old guy and can't get under the dash without pulling the seat, so I would like a plan first. Thanks in advance for your input.

Lyle