gear position indicator
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gear position indicator
I got in my truck last night and noticed my gear shift indicator saying it was in drive, but the shifter was in park. going to drive, the needle goes to 1st. shifting back to park it only goes as far as drive and stops.
Where is the connection between the shifter and the needle?
On a side not, the passenger side of my dash moved creeks and it ill move up and down about an inch. I took out the glove box to find the mount bolts, but had no luck. Anyone have an idea where it is located?
Where is the connection between the shifter and the needle?
On a side not, the passenger side of my dash moved creeks and it ill move up and down about an inch. I took out the glove box to find the mount bolts, but had no luck. Anyone have an idea where it is located?
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From: Mi'kma'ki
there is an adjuster for the shift cable down on the drivers side of the E40D.
for the broken dash mount.see here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11431844
for the broken dash mount.see here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11431844
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From: Mi'kma'ki
hmm.you fixed it with a wire tie you say.i wonder if you broke a strap then?
http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-905-110.../dp/B00CS334IM
be mindful it's easy to break the shift tube and straps because of a failing shift cable.....i learned this the hard way on chip truck and was recently very gentle discovering logs trucks shift cable had bit the dust lol.
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Amazon.com: Dorman 905-107 Shift Bushing: Automotive
hmm.you fixed it with a wire tie you say.i wonder if you broke a strap then?
www.amazon.com/Dorman-905-110-Shift-Tube-Clamp/dp/B00CS334IM
be mindful it's easy to break the shift tube and straps because of a failing shift cable.....i learned this the hard way on chip truck and was recently very gentle discovering logs trucks shift cable had bit the dust lol.
Amazon.com: Genuine Ford F5TZ-7E395-A Selector Lever Cable Assembly: Automotive
hmm.you fixed it with a wire tie you say.i wonder if you broke a strap then?
www.amazon.com/Dorman-905-110-Shift-Tube-Clamp/dp/B00CS334IM
be mindful it's easy to break the shift tube and straps because of a failing shift cable.....i learned this the hard way on chip truck and was recently very gentle discovering logs trucks shift cable had bit the dust lol.
Amazon.com: Genuine Ford F5TZ-7E395-A Selector Lever Cable Assembly: Automotive
The white plastic clip under the sterring column is broken from the mount. I used two wire ties to mount it in the general position it wa in originally and wire tied it in place
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From: Mi'kma'ki
oh i think im understanding what you guys are saying is what broke.the actual gear indicator needle housing (that's white plastic) broke and is hanging off tilted sideways or something?
hmmm.so do you mean those break off like up around one (or both) of the screw mount holes?
im unaware of replacements,but if one side breaks off,i understand how a wire tie or hose clamp could be just as good of a fix.
hmmm.this makes one wonder why this broke then.while in there,did you guys notice any binding or chafing of the small cord that moves the needle or anything or think it's just age related fatigue?
well this ones all black;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gear-Selector-Shift-Shifter-Indicator-Wire-Cable-Pointer-Cable-Wire-Transmission-/310978421735?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4867c223e7&vxp=mtr
here is the bottom part:
EDIT: no it's not.wrong year.my bad! no one buy this for your idi truck! lol.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Trans-Shift-Indicator-Cable-Bracket-Dorman-83244-/390785043725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5afc9a8d0d&vxp=mtr
i might also suspect that white upper plastic is what broke as well?
hmmm.so do you mean those break off like up around one (or both) of the screw mount holes?
im unaware of replacements,but if one side breaks off,i understand how a wire tie or hose clamp could be just as good of a fix.
hmmm.this makes one wonder why this broke then.while in there,did you guys notice any binding or chafing of the small cord that moves the needle or anything or think it's just age related fatigue?
well this ones all black;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gear-Selector-Shift-Shifter-Indicator-Wire-Cable-Pointer-Cable-Wire-Transmission-/310978421735?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4867c223e7&vxp=mtr
here is the bottom part:
EDIT: no it's not.wrong year.my bad! no one buy this for your idi truck! lol.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Trans-Shift-Indicator-Cable-Bracket-Dorman-83244-/390785043725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5afc9a8d0d&vxp=mtr
i might also suspect that white upper plastic is what broke as well?
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oh i think im understanding what you guys are saying is what broke.the actual gear indicator needle housing (that's white plastic) broke and is hanging off tilted sideways or something?
hmmm.so do you mean those break off like up around one (or both) of the screw mount holes?
im unaware of replacements,but if one side breaks off,i understand how a wire tie or hose clamp could be just as good of a fix.
hmmm.this makes one wonder why this broke then.while in there,did you guys notice any binding or chafing of the small cord that moves the needle or anything or think it's just age related fatigue?
well this ones all black;
Gear Selector Shift Shifter Indicator Wire Cable Pointer Cable Wire Transmission | eBay
here is the bottom part:
Auto Trans Shift Indicator Cable Bracket Dorman 83244 | eBay
i might also suspect that white upper plastic is what broke as well?
hmmm.so do you mean those break off like up around one (or both) of the screw mount holes?
im unaware of replacements,but if one side breaks off,i understand how a wire tie or hose clamp could be just as good of a fix.
hmmm.this makes one wonder why this broke then.while in there,did you guys notice any binding or chafing of the small cord that moves the needle or anything or think it's just age related fatigue?
well this ones all black;
Gear Selector Shift Shifter Indicator Wire Cable Pointer Cable Wire Transmission | eBay
here is the bottom part:
Auto Trans Shift Indicator Cable Bracket Dorman 83244 | eBay
i might also suspect that white upper plastic is what broke as well?
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Mine broke on the angle (in the pictue just below the mount screw). I drilled a hole in the flat part of the broken bracket and passed the wire tie through it to mount it in its proper position.
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From: Mi'kma'ki
oh yeah like there in the one pic in the ebay ad;
i was wrong i see however when i linked to that bottom part.i linked to a new one for newer trucks.doorman must make this as well though hopefully for those who would like to replace it.
edit,well i dunno about the plastic that holds just the wheel yet,but here looks like the whole assembly;
http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/...-7a110-aa.html
same as whats in the top ebay ad as used i believe.........no luck buying just the 5 cent part lol.fixing it yourself seems like the best way to go.
i was wrong i see however when i linked to that bottom part.i linked to a new one for newer trucks.doorman must make this as well though hopefully for those who would like to replace it.
edit,well i dunno about the plastic that holds just the wheel yet,but here looks like the whole assembly;
http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/...-7a110-aa.html
same as whats in the top ebay ad as used i believe.........no luck buying just the 5 cent part lol.fixing it yourself seems like the best way to go.
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