Removing m/t column shifter lever

[jperry1290]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]32803[/ATTACHhow do I get the shifter out of the column?

[marshall]

Re: Removing m/t column shifter lever

It’s been awhile but if I remember right on the 74 I just removed the pin n it came out. From your pic it looks like the pin is already out.

[jperry1290]

Re: Removing m/t column shifter lever

There appears to be some type of clip holding it in in the interior part of the column. I tried prying on in slightly with no luck, I don’t want to ruin the shift collar.

[jperry1290]

Re: Removing m/t column shifter lever

Turns out the shifter was only held in by grime and bits of rubber

[crawlin68]

Re: Removing m/t column shifter lever

Nice! I'm glad you figured it out.

[jperry1290]

Re: Removing m/t column shifter lever


Before I removed the steering column guts I did not have any problem with the inner 3/4 shaft sliding out when I pulled on the steering wheel, maybe the grime kept it together. Now the shaft slides out easily. I don’t have any room to put the shaft clamp back on (guess I cut the shaft too short). For now I just have 3 greased washers taking up the space between the ujoint and bottom bearing. This keeps the steering tight and doesn’t allow it to pull out. This is only so I can test the steering and do slow runs in front of the house. Is there any bearing or spacer that will work, or so I need a new longer shaft?