B&M CONSOLE QUICKSILVER User Manual
Installation Instructions
QuickSilver Shifter
’73-’81 Camaro & ’70-’81 Firebird
Part Number 80688
©2013, 2001, & 1992 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
The B&M QuickSilver shifter is a dual action shifter incorporating straight gate operation and ratchet operation in one mechanism. The styling and appearance will
definitely add to the interior of your vehicle.
The straight gate operation allows you to quickly and
smoothly select any gear you want for daily driving from
Park to Drive. The ratchet shift feature provides crisp,
error free upshifting and downshifting on the street or
track. In the ratchet shift mode, it is impossible to overshift
or miss a gear. The vertical lockout design prevents accidental engagement of Reverse during ratchet shifting.
This shifter is designed to work with an automatic, manual
valve body utilizing standard or reversed shift patterns.
Your shifter also comes supplied with all brackets and
parts to work with your transmission.
We feel that these instructions are as complete and clear
as possible. The installation of this shifter can be handled
by anyone with a minimum of mechanical experience and
basic hand tools. It is important to closely follow the instructions. Read each step and if you don’t understand
it, go back and read it again.
INTRODUCTION
The main mechanical components of this shifter are factory assembled. Any modification or disassembly of these
parts can cause shifter malfunction and will void the warranty.
NOTE: This shifter has been configured from the factory for 3-speed automatic transmissions. For 4-speed
automatic tranmission use, remove the E-clips at the
back of the shifter and the attached cross-pin (See
Figure #5). They will NOT be used in 4-speed operation.
Step 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and place
the shifter in Neutral. Remove the four Allen screws on the
shifter cover plate (See Figure #1). Remove the two screws
Console Mounting Screws
Before beginning your installation, check the parts list
on page 6 to see that all necessary parts have been included in your kit. If anything is missing, see your B&M
dealer.
Also check the tool requirement list to make sure you
have all the necessary tools and supplies before starting
your installation.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Figure #1
9500110-08
that fasten the front corners of the console to the instrument panel. Remove the two screws in the floor of the
console glove box. Pull the glove box straight up to remove it. Remove the two or four screws in the metal brackets under the glove box. Lift console at rear and fit the
shifter cover plate through the hole in the console. Slide
the console out.
Step 2. Remove the control cable clips (See Figure #2).
Remove the four 5/16” shifter mounting bolts and remove
the light bulb and socket (if equipped). Remove the shifter
mechanism. Remove the boot cover plate screws and
the plate.
Step 3. Enlarge the cable hole in the floor with a hacksaw or sheet metal cutters as shown in Figure #3. The
enlarged portion should be at least 1” forward of the existing hole. Pull the cable boot up over the lower portion
of the metal fitting on the cable. Replace the cable boot
plate and leave it loose.
Step 4. Align the cable adapter holes with the U-shaped
notch on the B&M QuickSilver shifter and fasten it with
one of the 1/4” bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts
supplied with the kit (See Figure #4). Place the B&M
QuickSilver shifter in Neutral (See Shifter Operation).
Cable Clips
Mounting Bolts
Boot and Cover Plate
Figure #2
Step 5. Install the B&M shifter mounting bracket on the
floor. Fasten it with the four stock 5/16” bolts. The bracket
must be level from side to side.
Step 6. Slide the B&M QuickSilver shifter over the con-
trol cable and install the stock cable clip on the cable
fitting. Slip the cable eyelet over the cable pin on the
shifter and install the stock clip (See Figure #5).
Note: You may have to enlarge the cable eyelet slightly.
Use a round file and do not enlarge the hole any more
than necessary to make it fit.
Step 7. Bolt the shifter to the mounting bracket finger
tight, using two 1/4” bolts, washers, lockwashers, and
nuts in the kit. Check for clearance between the cable
and the enlarged hole in the floor. Also check for clearance between the bottom of the chrome shifter handle
and the mounting bracket. If the cable contacts the edge
of the hole, unbolt the shifter and enlarge the hole to clear
the cable. If the bottom of the chrome shifter handle interferes with the mounting bracket, enlarge the hole in the
bracket. Install the two remaining mounting bolts and
tighten all four bolts.
Step 8. Relocate the cable boot and boot cover plate
(See Figure #5). Drill the floor with a #32 drill and install
the stock screws. Make sure the hole is covered to prevent entry of exhaust gasses. You may have to add some
tape or silicone sealer.
1”
Figure #3
Shifter Mechanism
Cable Adapter
Figure #4
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