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Apparently there is a "locking mechanism" in order for the gear shift lever to come out of the housing via the removal of the "collar". Under the "collar" is where I guess the lock is located. What kind of lock? Didn't want to bang on it to see if it would come off. The Master parts catalog lists "#590044" as the lock part. I did a search on the VCCA chat site and found no mention of a lock. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The semi-dome collar is "J" locked onto the top gear shifting cover. The manual shows a tool used to push down and turn CCW to un "J" the collar and allow the collar and shifting lever to be removed. The tool has a notch to go around the shifting lever and allows you to put pressure down and turn the collar. I think a tool could be made from a 2x4 and cut the notch out with a jig saw, then chisel out a depression to fit the top of the collar. You could also put the transmission in neutral and remove the entire top cover, and then cover the opening with cardboard.
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Picture of top of transmission parts: ![[Linked Image from chevy.tocmp.com]](http://chevy.tocmp.com/1916_28parts/images/cp4cm18.jpg)
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Mr. Mack,
That did it. It was a split ring lock key and I was able to press down on the housing to release it. Thanks!!!!!
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If you need the cone shaped pot metal cover, it is available. They normally disintegrate when you attempt to remove them. 
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Good, Glad to hear it worked for you.
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Ray,
My original cone shaped pot metal cover did disintergrate; however, the one I found is not pot metal. I would be interested in purchasing a pot metal cover.
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The cover being reproduced is made from aluminum. Very difficult to tell from the original.
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