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First post here, and unfortunately it's because I need some help. Let me start off by saying I am fairly new to automotive repair, and recently purchased a 1967 F100 in order to learn. I have wanted to dabble in it for a while, and I figured if I didn't do it now, I never would (i'm 33). One of the things that needed repairing was the turn signals. They worked, but would not shut off automatically after a turn, so I pulled the steering wheel off and went to inspect the turn signal switch. As expected, it was broken, so I wanted to order a replacement. I wanted to see if the part had a number on it, so I started disassembling the whole assembly that has the turn signal lever on it a bit more than I probably should have. Next thing I knew, the shift lever assembly (it's an automatic transmission) behind the signal assembly popped forward, and I heard a metal clank. I look at the back of the signal assembly, and the column lockout plate is missing a section (I am guessing that is the clank I heard). So I have ordered a new one, and a new signal switch. Here's my question. I can't figure out how to get the column back together. I tried pushing the shifter assembly down and tried to get the signal assembly to lock things back in place, but I can't seem to figure out just how to do it. It's hard to keep the shifter assembly pushed down and work without it pooping forward, and I cant figure out how the shifter assembly attaches to hold things in place. I know that the two bolts (with square heads on the back side of the signal assembly) I undid that caused things to pop forward must factor in, but I can't get things back in place. Do those square heads slip into the metal collar that has the square holes in the top and bottom (I assume they do somehow, as they are right behind where each bolt is? If so, how do I best get them in? Here's the signal assembly hanging down, and the shifter assembly that popped forward Another view You can see the broken lockout plate here The broken signal switch, and the two bolts with the square heads on the back side of the assembly
Thanks for any help that can be given. I would like to at least be able to get some solid attempts at getting things back together myself before I have to have it towed to my mechanic!
First post here, and unfortunately it's because I need some help. Let me start off by saying I am fairly new to automotive repair, and recently purchased a 1967 F100 in order to learn. I have wanted to dabble in it for a while, and I figured if I didn't do it now, I never would (i'm 33). One of the things that needed repairing was the turn signals. They worked, but would not shut off automatically after a turn, so I pulled the steering wheel off and went to inspect the turn signal switch. As expected, it was broken, so I wanted to order a replacement. I wanted to see if the part had a number on it, so I started disassembling the whole assembly that has the turn signal lever on it a bit more than I probably should have. Next thing I knew, the shift lever assembly (it's an automatic transmission) behind the signal assembly popped forward, and I heard a metal clank. I look at the back of the signal assembly, and the column lockout plate is missing a section (I am guessing that is the clank I heard). So I have ordered a new one, and a new signal switch. Here's my question. I can't figure out how to get the column back together. I tried pushing the shifter assembly down and tried to get the signal assembly to lock things back in place, but I can't seem to figure out just how to do it. It's hard to keep the shifter assembly pushed down and work without it pooping forward, and I cant figure out how the shifter assembly attaches to hold things in place. I know that the two bolts (with square heads on the back side of the signal assembly) I undid that caused things to pop forward must factor in, but I can't get things back in place. Do those square heads slip into the metal collar that has the square holes in the top and bottom (I assume they do somehow, as they are right behind where each bolt is? If so, how do I best get them in? Here's the signal assembly hanging down, and the shifter assembly that popped forward Another view
You can see the broken lockout plate (7A216 Detent - see below) here ^
The broken signal switch (13341 in pic below), and the two bolts (3641) with the square heads on the back side of the assembly.
Thanks for any help that can be given. I would like to at least be able to get some solid attempts at getting things back together myself before I have to have it towed to my mechanic!
Originally, there was a paper tag looped over the T/S wires that had the part number printed on it, but if the tag is missing, that was the only number.
C7TZ-7A216-A .. Transmission Control Selector Position Insert aka Detent / Obsolete/Reproduced?
Welcome to the Forum! You can use the parts numbers that "NumberDummy" posted and search some of the on-line NOS (New Old Stock) parts places to see if they have the parts. Most of the time, you have to omit the dashes from the parts numbers on those sites. Sorry I can't help with the column internal workings. Some of the other guys will chime in soon, just hang in there. I sent you an email. If you didn't get it , contact me at: garykipfer@aol.com.
"know that the two bolts (with square heads on the back side of the signal assembly) I undid that caused things to pop forward must factor in, but I can't get things back in place. Do those square heads slip into the metal collar that has the square holes in the top and bottom (I assume they do somehow, as they are right behind where each bolt is? If so, how do I best get them in?"
You're not the first guy to be frustrated by those two square bolts. I've found the easiest way to install them is put them through the collar first and thread the nuts on a few threads. Line the bolt heads up with the square holes in the shift tube. You want the bolt heads to be in contact with the shift tube as you slide the collar and bolts towards the holes. You can spread the ends on the upper side of the collar apart a bit to get the square heads to tighten up on the shaft as you slide them in. IF all goes well, when the square heads get to the holes they drop in there. tighten the nuts and that's it
NumberDummy, the only detente plate that I can find (it visually looks to be the same, but is a slightly different number), is a D2TZ-7A216-A from a 1972 A.T. column. Will this one work? If not, I may be screwed, as I cannot find the same number as you posted
Thanks everyone for the kind words and suggestions. Hopefully I can get this resolved soon!
NumberDummy, the only detente plate that I can find (it visually looks to be the same, but is a slightly different number), is a D2TZ-7A216-A from a 1972 A.T. column. Will this one work? If not, I may be screwed, as I cannot find the same number as you posted
Thanks everyone for the kind words and suggestions. Hopefully I can get this resolved soon!
Not sure where you are located, but here in NC there is a guy who runs a Ford salvage yard "Flashback F100's" (Flashback F100's - Home) who likely has the parts you need. He was super helpful when I replaced the steering column and wheel in my 72 F100. The previous owner had replaced the original steering column with a a 76 automatic (truck is a manual) column so he could get his hot rod wheel on there (it was stupid set up and caused all sorts of issues, EG:tailights didnt work, turn signals were spotting, brake lights were spotty, etc). Tom at Flashback F100 set me up with a rebuilt year correct column for $500.
That's a great bit of information, thanks! I'll definitely file that away for future reference! I think I found the part I need, but this sounds like a handy resource for what I am looking for now, and possibly in the future
NumberDummy, the only detente plate that I can find (it visually looks to be the same, but is a slightly different number), is D2TZ-7A216-A from a 1972 A.T. column. Will this one work? If not, I may be screwed, as I cannot find the same number as you posted
MUSTANG SERVICE CENTER in North Hollywood CA shows (1) C7TZ-7A216 (no suffix) on rearcounter.com = 818-765-9266.
The owner is a former Ford parts guy and a long time friend, told me that rearcounter dropped the suffixes of 100's of parts he downloaded on their site.
D2TZ-7A216-A is 1972 F100/350. There was another: C9TZ-7A216-A that fit 1969/71's. Neither replaced C7TZ-7A216-A
MUSTANG SERVICE CENTER in North Hollywood CA shows (1) C7TZ-7A216 (no suffix) on rearcounter.com = 818-765-9266.
The owner is a former Ford parts guy and a long time friend, told me that rearcounter dropped the suffixes of 100's of parts he downloaded on their site.
D2TZ-7A216-A is 1972 F100/350. There was another: C9TZ-7A216-A that fit 1969/71's. Neither replaced C7TZ-7A216-A
Thank you so much! I am getting in contact with them
Be aware that the owner (Bo) does not update his inventory on rearcounter, so while the part is listed, it may have been sold.
Bo is from Thailand, has mangled the English language ever since he "got off the boat" in the early 1970's.
Yea, sadly that was the case. Part was sold out. I did find a steering column from another 67, so that’s my fallback plan for the moment. Will have to see how everything goes
MUSTANG SERVICE CENTER in North Hollywood CA shows (1) C7TZ-7A216 (no suffix) on rearcounter.com = 818-765-9266.
The owner is a former Ford parts guy and a long time friend, told me that rearcounter dropped the suffixes of 100's of parts he downloaded on their site.
D2TZ-7A216-A is 1972 F100/350. There was another: C9TZ-7A216-A that fit 1969/71's. Neither replaced C7TZ-7A216-A
So a question, would the detention plate from a 68 power steering column fit in my 67 manual steering column? It’s the same setup aside from it being a power steering column, having column shift and manual steering, etc. I believe they have the same detention plate model but I figured I would check
So a question, would the detention plate from a 68 power steering column fit in my 67 manual steering column? It’s the same setup aside from it being a power steering column, having column shift and manual steering, etc. I believe they have the same detention plate model but I figured I would check
I'd call Tom over at Flashback F100 - he has a yard full of 60's & 70's F100's and likely has the part you need. He has been rebuilding a lot of steering columns lately and is super knowledgeable....
(7A216 Detent - see below) here ^
