B&M 80798 STREET BANDIT SHIFTER User Manual

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sure that the shifter operates smoothly
with no binding. If the shifter seems to
bind check to make sure that the spring
loaded detent lever did not get pulled
out from inside the mechanism.
If for any reason the internal shifter
mechanism becomes pulled off or
away from the shifter body, make
sure to check the spring loaded
detent lever at the front of the
mechanism. The best way to do this
is to move the stick all the way back
to the Low gear position. This will
clear both switch detents away from
the actuators. If they are aligned
improperly you can easily break
the switches. Apply light pressure
to the black shift pattern gate plate
while using needle nose pliers to
rotate the spring loaded detent le-
ver to the left. You will feel the
detent locate itself back into posi-
tion (See Figure #3 & Photo #4).

INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION

LEVER, BRACKET, NEUTRAL

SAFETY SWITCH & REVERSE

LIGHT SWITCH WIRES

GM Vehicles: go to Step 10
Ford Vehicles: go to Step 18
Chrysler Vehicles: go to Step 28

GENERAL MOTORS

STEP 10. If you have not already done
so, remove the stock selector lever nut
and the selector lever from the trans-
mission. Discard the stock lever and
the stock shifter linkage. Install B&M's
GM selector lever in position using the
stock selector lever nut (See Photo
#5). Torque nut to 23 lb.ft. The lever
should move smoothly from front to
rear with a positive click in each gear
position.
STEP 11. Remove the two transmis-
sion oil pan bolts from the middle of the
left side of the oil pan. Install the cable
bracket in position (See Photo #5).
The bracket must be installed with two
spacers between the pan and the
bracket (See Figure #4). (If your trans-
mission is equipped with a cast alumi-
num oil pan, these spacers should be
omitted however the cable bracket may
have to be modified). Install the two
supplied 5/16-18 x 1.00" bolts and

Figure #2

large wide loops provide freer

shifting and longer cable life

DO NOT bind or kink

the shifter cable as it

exits the rear of the

shifter body

Figure #1

Figure #3

detent plate in Low gear positon

spring loaded

detent lever

switch actuators