4-speed shift lever repair

htpratt_old · June 16, 2009 at 6:55 AM

How do I remove the "t" handle reverse lock out on the shift lever so it will go into the shifter boot.

I have read a couple articles but cannot find a good explaination on how this is done

65Rangoon_old · June 16, 2009 at 8:23 AM

I don't have an answer to your question, but I can tell you I've been successful stretching the boot over the 'T' one leg at a time. The pucker factor does go up a few notches in the process however.

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bigblockb_old · June 16, 2009 at 10:12 AM

try soaking the boot in very hot water and use dish soap .then move the reverse lever to the side and do one side at a time. hope that helps

htpratt_old · June 16, 2009 at 10:27 AM

Oh, are you saying that all I need to do is "stretch" the boot over the reverse lock out "T" handle? I thought I would need to remove the "T" handle to get it on.

CharlesTurner · June 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM

Yes, the boot will stretch over the 't' handle.

htpratt_old · June 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM

WOW! I got it done. Thanks for the advice.

66gtk · June 16, 2009 at 1:10 PM

Good for you - Next task is to install a FULL length console with the shifter in place. It's so much fun!

jwc66k · June 16, 2009 at 2:07 PM

Take out both seats to install the console.

Jim

htpratt_old · June 16, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Thanks for the warning. The console installation will be a task I will not be looking forward to. I will always be interested in suggestions to install that console. I have "dry" fitted the console and so far so good. What do you guys do regarding drilling the holes through the carpet. When I placed the console in the car I first located the two 1/4 holes for the front bracket to make sure it was in the correct place then I went ahead and drilled the 6 holes in to the tranny tunnel. When I go back a install the console I will need to locate those 6 1/8" holes using an ice pick or something like that. Do I just punch the screws through the carpet to start the treading into the holes. I know if I use a drill bit to drill thought the carpet, that could cause a problem. Any suggestions?

jwc66k · June 16, 2009 at 6:41 PM

I punch the holes with an awl after I fit the console. An ice pick will work but the shaft may come out of the handle if it gets stuck. Drilling a hole usually causes carpet damage. With the shifter plate out, you should have enough play to make it fit. Use a coat hanger to fish the console feed cable from the firewall to the shifter area - first. Remember that the shifter arm is held to the mechanism by two shoulder bolts.

Jim

65Rangoon_old · June 17, 2009 at 9:34 AM

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To avoid the carpet to drill problem I've always used an ice pick to locate the holes (poking them from the underside of the tranny tunnel) then carefully with a solder gun, melt & seal each hole through the carpet.

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