B&M 80775 UNIMATIC SHIFTER User Manual | 7 Pages

Printed in U.S.A.

9500369-09

The B&M Unimatic is a universal

shifter that will work with virtually anytwo, three or four speed automatictransmission. It differs from other uni-versal shifters in that it uses a cableto connect the shifter to the transmis-sion rather than a solid rod. This al-lows you to locate the shifter almostanywhere on the floor of the vehicle.The B&M Unimatic also incorporatesa neutral safety switch so that youcannot accidentally start the vehiclein gear. An additional safety featurerequires that the shifter stick must bepushed down lightly to shift into Re-verse or Park.

Cable brackets and levers are in-

cluded for most popular automatictransmissions. However to install thisshifter on a Ford AOD transmissionyou will need B&M installation kit#40496. To install this shifter on a4L60E or 4L65E equipped with aPRNDL switch you will need B&Minstallation kit #75498, otherwise usesupplied GM bracket.

The installation of this shifter can

be handled by anyone with a mini-mum of mechanical experience andbasic hand tools. It is important tofollow the instructions. Read each stepand if you do not understand it, goback and read it again.

Before beginning your installation,

check the parts list at the end ofthese instructions to see that all ofthe necessary parts have been in-cluded in your kit. If anything is miss-ing, see your B&M dealer.

Also check the tool requirement

list to make sure you have all thenecessary tools and supplies beforestarting your installation.

INSTALLATION

The vehicle should be off the ground

for ease of installation. Jack stands,wheel ramps or a hoist will work fine.Do not use a jack alone. Make surethe vehicle is firmly supported.STEP 1. Remove the stock shift link-age;Column Shifters: Remove all rods,levers or cables from the column andthe transmission. Place the columnshift lever in the Park position. Re-move the pin holding the shift lever inthe column and remove the lever as-sembly. If your vehicle is equippedwith a locking steering column, se-cure the column lock lever in the fullup position. WARNING: This allowsthe steering wheel to be locked andthe ignition key removed WHENEVERthe ignition key is turned to the “lock”position WHILE THE VEHICLE ISMOVING, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME.Console Shifters: Remove the shiftermechanism from the console. Discon-nect the rod or the cable from thetransmission. Remove the cablebracket if equipped. If there is a cableor linkage from the console shifter orthe transmission to the steering col-umn lock, it must be blocked in thePark position as described above.NOTE: Shifter installation may require

console modification or complete con-sole removal depending on the spaceavailable in your vehicle.STEP 2. Determine where you wantto locate the shifter in your vehicle. Itshould be a place where the floor isflat, either in the center of the tunnelor on the floor next to the tunnel. Lookunder the car to be sure that the areais clear of frame members or exhaustsystems where you will mount theshifter. Since the cable comes out therear of the shifter there should be noobstruction for 8" behind the selectedshifter mounting location. There shouldalso be 2.5" clearance below the floorfor shifter and cable clearance. Puncha small hole in the floor where theshifter stick will be located.STEP 3. Cut the template out of theinstruction booklet and place it on thecarpet. Locate the X on the templateover the hole you punched in the floor.Mark the outline of the cutout area onthe carpet. Remove the carpet. Markthe cut out area on the floor. With acenter punch mark the locations ofthe four mounting bolts. Cut out thecenter area and drill four 9/32" holesat the center punch marks.STEP 4. Install the shifter through thehole in the floor from the top. Thecable bracket points towards the rearof the vehicle. Secure the shifter tothe floor with four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" bolts,washers, lockwasher and nuts. If theshifter does not sit flat on the floor,put extra washers between the shifterand the floor as spacers. Tighten the

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nstallation Instructions

Unimatic Shifter

Universal Shifter for Automatic Transmissions

Part Number 80775

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