t98 shift ball score!!!
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Mountain Pass
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t98 shift ball score!!!
I've been searching for an NOS or used t98 shift ball for a long time now for my 1964 F100. Alerts on eBay, wanted ad on this site, the whole nine yards. Basically they don't exist. There is a tractor company that sells a similar ball **** without embossed numbers for about five bucks. I didn't want to pay $10 shipping on that item.
My threads are definitely slightly stripped out and it was very difficult to figure out the thread pattern. Most sites put a Ford t98 thread pattern at 7/16 and Jeep t98 thread pattern at 3/8 - 24. Finally figured out that my 64 F100 is 3/8 - 24. Either all the sites are wrong or I have a Jeep handle. My truck is from a farm and the engine and trans are not original to it so it could be a Jeep piece, who knows.
There is a McMaster-Carr a couple cities over from me here in California. They sell a oval shaped 3/8 - 24 ball **** for $3.47. Part number 6050k35. Was able to pick it up at will call, so no $10 shipping. Pretty nice. I think they sell that same ball **** in both fine and coarse 3/8, and fine and coarse 7/16. A nice option for people like me looking for a t98 ball **** solution. just wanted to pass that on to you guys. I'm still going to keep my NOS search going. But I have something really nice right now that works. If anyone out there knows how to cnc a shift pattern on this cheaply, please let me know.
See A Man About A Horse
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From: Mariposa, Ca.
I’m pretty sure I can come up with 10.00 change, between my recliner and our sofa. If that will break the bank, hit me up and I’ll send it to you.
If you think 15.00 is an unGodly amount to pay, you’ll have a conniption at what you’ll have to give for an NOS one - maybe as much as 65 OR 70 DOLLARS! JEEPERS !
If you think 15.00 is an unGodly amount to pay, you’ll have a conniption at what you’ll have to give for an NOS one - maybe as much as 65 OR 70 DOLLARS! JEEPERS !
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Billings Montana
I got the last NOS one known to exist in the world. Think I paid 35 dollars for it about 4 years ago. You may be interested in this. https://core-shifters.com/products/4...14035030540406
Tuned
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From: Weaverville NC
Hi sean z, When I got my t-98, the threads on the "stick" were beyond repair. I cut off the threads completely. I had scrounged part of a pintle hitch. Cleaned the end with my 4" grinder. Then welded the "eye" part on . Has been working fine for 28 yrs. Expect another 28 out of it.
Is your speedometer red needle pointing over to 20 mph? I ask because, my speedo was real "bouncy". I found out through someone on FTE about a shop that specializes in speedo repairs. The shop name is: Scott Speedometer Service Corp. www.scottspeedometer.com Ph.# 248-338-4148
I sent mine to them. I had the speedo cable replaced too. They did a great job. Even made the red color of the needle brighter.
Hope this is a help to you,
Best, Pete
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