How do i adjust the shifter linkage on my 1981 blazer.It shifts into drive but not 2nd or 3rd

remove the coverplate on top of transmission and remove the knuckle it twists counter clockwise. remove shifter and check the bushing on shifter.

i have a 2003 chev s-10 pickup with automatic/ 4 cyl I am not able to move shifter from park to drive i believe my shifter cable is binding
gears selection matches fine when shifting. But will not get out park go to reverse or neutral selection only drive, 3rd, 2nd and 1st
do i need to replace shifting linkage cable?

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Hi...your problem is usually caused by the ****** shift linkage being stuck in two gears at the same time which can sometimes happen from shifting out of sequence. In order to fix this you need to get under the vehicle and manually shift one of the trannys linkage levers into a different position to free it so you will be able to shift normally once again. NOTE: Be extremely careful when working under the vehicle and take every precaution to ensure your safety first and foremost!

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check your kick down cable attached to the carb, it may be out of adjustment and forcing the trans to stay in "passing gear"

Sounds like possibly the shifter linkage is loose and out of adjustment

i got a 1996 chev. blazer s-s10 4.3 engine 4x4.problem i got is i got 1st 2nd & overdrive & reverse but no 3rd gear what should i do

Either the linkage needs adjustment, or the reverse gear is gone.

To tell if it is the linkage, look at the letters and see if the shift arrow matches up P,R,N,D,2,1

If the arrow is off and doesn't point at right letter, you should adjust the cable that goes from shifter to tranny. Follow the cable and there will be an aduster on it. Turn to right to tighten and left to loosen.

It sounds like you have a damaged shifter cable.It is an adjustable cable but if it is that far out of adjustment then it is probably damaged. Replace it.

need more info i had a 1984 chevy half ton and first, second, and third worked fine but lock up didnt work. the problem was there was no vacum at a switch under the hood on the fire wall also your shift linkage could be out of adjustment. try driving down the road and raise up a little on the shifter.