Shift Tube Issue
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Shift Tube Issue
I have a 1970 F100 automatic with power steering, 66K original miles with very little rust... moving the shifter does not move the lever at the bottom of the shift tube that attaches to the transmission linkage. I now have the steering wheel off and ready to do more disassembly. I noticed that the small sheet metal finger on the tube that moves the neutral safety switch is now too high to activate the switch. Is it possible that the shift tube has actually ridden up and now the tab at the lower end of the tube is not engaging the lever? Or is it more likely that that tab has broken off?
I haven't yet disassembled the turn signal connector to pull out the wires and figured this may be a good time to pause and ask questions so I don't make this job 10 times harder than it needs to be.
I haven't yet disassembled the turn signal connector to pull out the wires and figured this may be a good time to pause and ask questions so I don't make this job 10 times harder than it needs to be.
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There is a spring at the bottom that pushes the tube up. Maybe try pushing down on your shift lever collar by the steering wheel. The tube is keyed so if its not lined up it wont go down. It sound like the tube popped up. Did you take the turn signal collar off? Thats what holds it down. At least on mine( 3 spd auto).
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I inspected a lot closer and found that the shift collar is cracked the entire length on the underside. Order placed with LMC, hopefully it fits properly and I can get it back together.
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