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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Question Gear Shift Removal

I have a 69 F100 4X4 with a 4 speed manual and need to remove my gear shift. Is it a big job? Thanks for your help.

George
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Are you talking about just the handle on the tranny?
The only creeper tranny I had(it was an IH pickup), the handle came off after you unscrewed the "cap" that held it on. Using large channel locks, unscrew it, then the handle just slipped up/out.

Not sure if they had other variations where it unbolted. Either way I can't see it be difficult. Usually the best is to make sure it's in neutral before pulling handle out.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Mine you push the cap down and turn and it will pop up with a spring. Then the shifter will just pull up and out. Make sure that you have it in nuetral when you do it.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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4 speed shift lever retainers

Warner 4 speed transmissions: The cap is threaded = 8MTH-7220.

New Process transmission: The cap has two cutouts, which is held to the shift tower with two internal pins. Push down slightly, rotate 1/4 turn. = B8T-7220-D


Both these parts are available from Ford. The Warner type lasts for years, the New Process type fails on a regular basis.
 

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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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Yes, I forgot to say mine is a NP.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Thanks guys - putting an A/C unit in my Ford and it will be a lot easier if I do not have to fight getting the correct angle on the dangle or bending my Old Fat Body around that Gear Shift when trying to get everything to fit! Thought if I was only going to get 8 mpg I may as well be cool while doing it.

George
 
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