shifter wont work
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shifter wont work
My daughters 75 with a 73-75 automatic transmission wont shift. The linkage is fine. Its in the collar just below the steering wheel. I was able to put the NSS in its correct position and start the truck, then I was able to squeeze the collar together to get it into position so it is drivable. What could it be? I know its right below the steering wheel. I have not taken it apart yet.
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Shift collar has an internal "bridge" that connects it to the shift tube. The bridge begins to crack, eventually snaps off. Now the shift lever flops around cuz it's no longer connected to the tube.
D5TZ-7228-A .. A/T Shift Collar Kit-Includes plastic shift dial pointer / Available from Ford
Applications: 1973/77 F100/350, Bronco and Econoline.
MSRP: $65.98 // FTE Ford Dealer Parts Dept sponsor tousleyfordparts.com price: $43.55.
D5TZ-7228-A .. A/T Shift Collar Kit-Includes plastic shift dial pointer / Available from Ford
Applications: 1973/77 F100/350, Bronco and Econoline.
MSRP: $65.98 // FTE Ford Dealer Parts Dept sponsor tousleyfordparts.com price: $43.55.
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I had that same thing happen to me and I just went to a floor shifter, partly because I wanted to 
but also because I assumed that cast piece wasn't available after all these years. Nice to know it is still available.
but also because I assumed that cast piece wasn't available after all these years. Nice to know it is still available.
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steering shift collar
Thanks for all the help everyone. And to Jazzy Jeff who pulled out a steering column for me when he really was not feeling very well. Thanks Jeff. Anyone need anything. He is a good man. My daughter is pleased to be driving her truck again in her senior year of high school. Thanks all.
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I have a 1980 F100, manual transmission 3 speed on the tree and had a catatrophic failure of the shift collar last week. I was stuck driving on the freeway for 50 miles as it failed when I shifted into 3rd gear. I was finally able to safety exit the freeway and getting to my mechanic. Things got worse. I discovered that the shift collar for this truck, E0TZ7228, can't be found anywhere in the country, probably the world. My research led to me to a NOS shop here in CA. The owner had a couple of collars, neither my part. However, the part D9TZ7228 he had was nearly identical except the rim top was too tall by ~3/8 of an inch and the bottom was not fluted at the bottom end to sit in the wiring harness trim cover. In sum, I took the D9 to a machine shop to trim the rim and it works fantastic. Truck now shifts as smooth as butter 
I was told by so-called 'experts' across the country that it could not be done, that it never work and to buy a used complete column or to convert to the floor. My momma told us 'their is no such thing as can't' and I refused to accept that the D9 couldn't be modified. The one I installed was a geninue, high-quality Ford OEM. The aftermarket D9TZ7228 can be found as ADS0765 from several vendors. So, Ford nation - never give up on your '3 speed on the tree' as solutions are possible with a little imagination and fortitude. 
I was told by so-called 'experts' across the country that it could not be done, that it never work and to buy a used complete column or to convert to the floor. My momma told us 'their is no such thing as can't' and I refused to accept that the D9 couldn't be modified. The one I installed was a geninue, high-quality Ford OEM. The aftermarket D9TZ7228 can be found as ADS0765 from several vendors. So, Ford nation - never give up on your '3 speed on the tree' as solutions are possible with a little imagination and fortitude.
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