Installation Instructions
Pro Stick Shifter
Part Number 80701, 80702 & 80706
©2012, 2010, 2008, 2001, 1998 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
The B&M Pro Stick shifter #80701 and #80706 comes equipped with a three speed forward (standard) pattern gate that works with most popular three speed automatic transmissions. To use these shifters with a reverse pattern three speed automatic transmission or a two speed automatic transmission you will need an optional gate plate.
The B&M Pro Stick shifter #80702 includes the two speed gate plate, a cable bracket and the Powerglide special lever without the throttle valve shaft hole. For use with transbrakes and full manual valve bodies only.
An aluminum mounting bracket is available for the B&M Pro Stick shifter with quick release pins to allow the shifter to be removed and replaced quickly, or the shifter can be mounted directly to the floor. An aluminum housing is supplied with the #80706 or it can be purchased separately to provide a finished look to the shifter. The housing can be used either with or without the mounting bracket. The shifter comes equipped with a neutral safety switch, and an optional backup light switch is available.
The part numbers for the optional products are:
Three speed reverse pattern gate plate |
#80710 |
Four speed gate plate |
#80712 |
Two Speed (Powerglide) gate plate |
#80713 |
Mounting bracket |
#80715 |
Aluminum housing |
#80717 |
Back up light switch |
#80609 |
Powerglide Cable Bracket |
#70469 |
GM PRNDL bracket/ lever kit |
#75498 |
The main mechanical components of this shifter are precision factory assembled. Any modification or disassembly of these parts can cause shifter malfunction and will void the warranty. You should disassemble only that which is detailed in the instructions.
The vehicle should be 1-2 feet off the ground for ease of installation. Jack stands, wheel ramps or a hoist will work fine. Make sure the vehicle is firmly supported. Read through these instructions before beginning installation. If you do not un-
derstand a particular step at first, go back and re-read the step before proceeding.
Warning: If your vehicle is equipped with a locking steering column, securing the column lock lever in the engine compartment in the full up position will allow the wheel to lock and unlock but will allow the key to lock the wheel if the key is turned to “lock” while moving, or at any time. Securing the lock lever in any other position will prevent the wheel from locking at any time.
If you are going to use a gate plate on the shifter, change it now. Remove the two screws and three “E” rings that hold the gate plate on (See Figure #1). Remove the original gate plate and install the new gate plate. Replace the “E” rings and the screws.
NOTE: To use the B&M Pro Stick with a GM 4L80E or 4L85E transmission equipped with a PRNDL switch you will need the optional accessory kit #75498.
Step 1. Remove the stock shift linkage:
Column Shifters: Remove all rods, levers or cables from the column and the transmission. Place the column shifter lever in the park position. Remove the roll pin holding the shift lever to the column and remove the shift lever assembly.
Console Shifters: Remove the shifter mechanism from the console. Disconnect and remove the rod or cable from the transmission if so equipped.
Note: Shifter installation may require console modification or complete console removal depending on your vehicle and available space.
Step 2. If so equipped, pull the carpet away from the floorboard where the shifter is to be mounted. Locate the shifter in the vehicle with the stick shifted to the rearmost gate position and mark the position of the four mounting holes in the floor. Step 3. Remove the shifter mechanism and drill four mounting holes using a 9/32” drill bit. Mark the position of the shifter cable hole. The cable hole must be 1 inch in diameter. Drill or cut the cable hole in the floorboard.
Step 4. Install the carpet back to the original position. Do not secure the carpet at this time. Cut holes in the carpet at the
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Figure #1
mounting hole position. Cut a 1 inch slit in the carpet at the cable hole position.
Step 5. Install the cable onto the shifter mechanism. One end of the cable has a threaded housing and a threaded cable end. This is the transmission end of the cable. The other end of the cable has a flat cable end with a hole. Fit the cable housing into the U-shaped notch in the shifter mechanism and fasten the retainer lug with the supplied 1/4” - 20x1/ 2” bolt, lockwasher and nut to the outside of the shifter frame. (See Figure #1) Install the “E” ring to retain the cable. Use cable clamps or tie-wraps to secure the cable to avoid contact with hot engine or exhaust system.
Step 6. Install the neutral safety switch in place on the switch bracket (See Figure #2). Install two #4-40 x 5/8” screws through the switch and the bracket. Install a lockwasher and a nut on each screw and tighten snugly. Do not overtighten the nuts as you may crack the switch. Install the switch bracket assembly on the shifter base with a 10-24 x 1/2” pan head screw. If required, you can adjust the switch relative to the switch actuator plate.
Step 7. Install the shifter mechanism into the vehicle. Slide the shifter cable through the carpet and the cable hole in the floor. The shifter mechanism should be level when installed. Make sure the cable is routed according to Figure #3 to avoid sharp bends or damage to the cable. Install the 1/4” -20x1-1/ 2” bolts, washers, and nuts (supplied) through the shifter and the floorboard and tighten securely.
Note: Some floorboards are extremely thin and will not adequately support the shifter mechanism when bolted to the floor, resulting in excessive shifter wobble. For those vehicles, we recommend you fabricate a stiffener plate for additional strength. Seal the cable hole securely to prevent entry of exhaust gases.
GM Vehicles: go to Step 8. Ford Vehicles: go to Step 13.
Chrysler Vehicles: go to Step 19.
Powerglide Equipped Vehicles: go to Step 25.
GENERAL MOTORS
Step 8. If you have not already done so, remove the stock
(Optional) Backup light Switch must be installed in upper position
Neutral Safety Switch 
must be installed in
lower position
Switch bracket
Switch bracket screw
Figure #2
selector lever nut and the selector lever from the transmission. Discard the stock lever and the stock shifter linkage. Install the B&M selector lever in position using the stock selector lever nut (See Figure #5). Torque the nut to 23 lbs.ft. The lever should move smoothly from front to rear with a positive click in each gear position.
Step 9. Remove the two transmission oil pan bolts from the middle of the left side of the oil pan. Install the cable bracket in position (See Figure #5). The bracket must be installed with two spacers between the pan and THE bracket. (If you transmission is equipped with a cast aluminum oil pan, these spacers should be omitted. With a TH-400 with a cast aluminum oil pan the cable bracket may have to be modified.) Install the two 5/16-18 x 1.00” bolts (Metric transmissions use the two 8mm x 25mm bolts) supplied and tighten 12-13 lbs.ft. Do not overtighten as this can damage the pan gasket.
Step 10. Route the shifter cable according to Figure #3. Avoid kinks and sharp bends and route the cable away from hot engine or exhaust parts. Remove the two rubber boots, one large nut, and a large lockwasher from the threaded end of the shifter cable. Slide the end of the cable into the cable bracket, install the large nut and the lockwasher loosely over the end of the cable. Install the two rubber boots onto the end of the cable. Install the swivel on the threaded end of the cable and position it in the center of the threaded portion.
Step 11. Move the transmission selector lever by hand to the full rear position (Low). Operate the shifter lever to the Low gear position (all the way back). Adjust the large nuts on the cable so that the swivel will slide into the front hole on the selector lever. Tighten the large nuts completely. Be sure that the swivel will slide freely in and out of the hole in the selector lever. Note: The shifter will not operate correctly unless the front hole in the shift lever is used.
Note: On GM 4L80E or 4L85E transmissions equipped with a PRNDL switch. Start cable adjustment with the transmission pan off and begin cable adjustment at the Neutral position of the shifter and transmission.With the pan off, watch that each position of the shifter allows the detent spring to sit fully in each position of the selector rooster comb. Due to
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slight changes between GM 4 speed transmission gears. The 4L80E and 4L85E transmission detent spring might not fully seat in low gear and the swivel will not slide in and out of the hole of the selector lever freely in low gear. This is normal! and will not affect shifting as long as the cable is adjusted and the slight gap between the transmission detent spring and the selector rooster comb is kept to a minimum.(See Figure #4)
Leave the swivel out of the hole and move the selector lever to Park, all the way forward. Also move the shifter to the Park position (all the way forward). Reinsert the swivel into the front hole in the selector lever. Check to see that the swivel will slide freely in and out of the front hole in the selector lever in this position. If it does not slip in freely, adjust the swivel slightly until it will slip into the hole in the lever.
GM Transmissions
Move the shifter back to the Low gear position and check that the swivel will still slide easily in and out of the front hole in the selector level. (If you do not use the front hole in the lever, it will be impossible to correctly adjust the cable.) Operate the shifter through all the gear positions. Check to make sure the swivel will slide in and out of the front selector lever hole in each gear position. The shift cable is now correctly adjusted. Install the cotter key supplied with the shifter into the swivel and spread the key ends.
Selector Lever
Selector Rooster Comb
Detent Plate
Selector Detent Spring
Figure #4
If you have a problem, DO NOT FORCE THE SHIFTER, this will damage the cable, the shifter or the transmission. Simply start at the beginning and carefully check all your steps.
Step 12. On GM vehicles the neutral safety switch may be located on the shifter (steering column or console), or it may be a mechanical interlock in the steering column that prevents the key from turning to the Start position unless the
Figure #5
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