I need to figure out which is the correct shift lever for a 69 350 engine with a TH-350. My car had a PG in it and I swapped it out for a TH-350. It's floor shifted which is RPO D55 and the AIM says the tranny RPO is M38 which uses the same lever as RPO M40 so I ordered the shift lever PN# 3950176 for that RPO and used bracket PN#3945490 from M38 but the shift lever is not wide enough to hook the idler lever rod up. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you guys.

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Are you talking about the lock-up rod from the trans shift lever to the steering column?

Are you talking about the lock-up rod from the trans shift lever to the steering column?

Yes sir I believe that's it.

Sir, I believe you could probably place the trans in PARK and put the rod in and push up on the rod to lock the s/wheel. Place an X on the shift lever just above shift cable and run the shift lever to the lowest gear.

Then Sir, pull down on the lock-up rod, and match it to the X on the lever. I do believe the upper rod attachment on the s/column is a pinch bolt and is the place for adjustment. As long as it goes up to its fullest, Sir, it will allow the key to go to the Locked position for key removal.

You really don't need to call me Sir, I'm not your dad and I damn sure ain't a cop, but I do respect the respect given.

Sir, I believe you could probably place the trans in PARK and put the rod in and push up on the rod to lock the s/wheel. Place an X on the shift lever just above shift cable and run the shift lever to the lowest gear.

Then Sir, pull down on the lock-up rod, and match it to the X on the lever. I do believe the upper rod attachment on the s/column is a pinch bolt and is the place for adjustment. As long as it goes up to its fullest, Sir, it will allow the key to go to the Locked position for key removal.

You really don't need to call me Sir, I'm not your dad and I damn sure ain't a cop, but I do respect the respect given.

Thank you for your help Everett. I was raised in the deep South many years ago and taught by my parents to always use Sir and Maam. It is kind of strange to call the teenage girl at the grocery store check out counter Maam but I still do it. My 2 teenage boys always hold doors open for ladies wether they're ladies or not, lol. Thank you again Sir.

Thank you for your help Everett. You're welcome.I was taught by my parents to always use Sir and Maam. My 2 teenage boys always hold doors open for ladies wether they're ladies or not, lol. Touche on being taught to respect your elders. I agree and to give up your seat for a woman, especially if pregnant, whether you are older than she or not, Sir.