66_grn_fstbk

HI all

I just purchased a 69 convertible to add to my stable. It is in pretty rough shape and the original I6 3spd was replaced by a 351C and a 4spd T10. The clutch needs an adjustment and I probably need to ensure that the linkage is adjusted properly, but the shifter flops around pretty badly, literally sits to one side when the boot is not in place. I cant imagine that this is the normal slack in the shifter. Can anyone provide any suggestions, adjustments etc. That would be useful. Or is it time to get a hurst shifter and be done with it.

thanks

christian

barnett468

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need to know exactly what shifter it is.

does the shifter have spring pressure if you push it directly sideways?

66_grn_fstbk

thanks for the help. Dont know which shifter it is. I have taken a cell phone video of it. it is zipped but just so that that it can be uploaded.

thanks

christian

barnett468

sorry, im not a computer guy . . i have no idea how to open it . . you can download it on youtube.com and post the link here if you want.

there is no name on the side?

Starfury

I am a computer guy, and I have no idea what a .gp3 file is. Pictures are a little easier to work with.

barnett468

66_grn_fstbk

Hi all
thanks for trying to help!!! I published it at

gp3 files are from android phones pictures wouldnt capture the movement

thanks

christian

Starfury

Ah, that would explain it. I'm an iphone guy.

That's a factory ford shifter, and it's easily rebuilt. Pick up a 4sp shifter rebuild kit from Glazier's Mustang Barn. It's essentially some springs and replacement bushings. You'll have to get under the car to disconnect the linkage and remove the shifter, but overall it's not a very complicated job.

While you're at it, I'd recommend making sure you have a lower shift boot (often times the lower boots are removed during service). If you don't, order one of those as well. Also, grease up the shifter with some white lithium grease before reassembly.

barnett468

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ok screw the bushings . . dont really need em . . remove a bolt . . go to the hardware store and buy 4 hardened flat washers that fit over the large part of the shaft . . put 2 washers on each bolt . . remove old bushings . . install bolts and shifter . . you're done.

66_grn_fstbk

thanks both-
Will do. It seems simple enough... i mean what could possibly go wrong.. its not like starting a small project like this has any chance of snowballing into something major!

cheers
christian