Need help with play in shifter.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Southern Louisiana
Need help with play in shifter.
Well, since i started playing around in the truck, and driving it a bit. Ive noticed there is ALOT of play in the shift. Very hard to find the gears.Btw, truck is a 69 F100 4 on the floor. I6 240. Anywho, its still ok to drive the truck with the play in the shift, its just really a pain, you knwo searching the gears and all. So, how can i fix this? One friend said a new fly wheel. Others have said i can tighten up something to make shifting tighter. Any opinions guys? Thx.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Hoquiam, WA
I'm not to sure about which 4spd came behind a six, but I know that the T-18 and NP435 were offered in these trucks. Do you have a granny first?
If it's one of these, my experience has been that it's just the way they are.
You might be able to get a seal kit for the shift tower, but I'm not positive
Compared to my Turbo Coupe, the truck had a LOT of play.
Flywheel has nothing to to with it.
If it's one of these, my experience has been that it's just the way they are.
You might be able to get a seal kit for the shift tower, but I'm not positive
Compared to my Turbo Coupe, the truck had a LOT of play.
Flywheel has nothing to to with it.
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Pittsburgh
On top of the transmission where the shifter comes out there is a retainer cup that keeps the shifter in the transmission. if it comes loose the shifter can get VERY vague and loose. If it's a BW you tighten it to the left, if it's an NP you have to push down and twist the ring.
Justin
Justin
