Does anyone know where I can find a transmission shift boot for my 63 with a four speed manuel? I purchased one from BlueOval but it does not seal to the floor, it covers were that stick enters the trans. I still have a huge hole in the trans cover area. Here is a link to the part that I already purchased.

shift-lever-boot-4spd-od

 

whats that boots bottom diameter and overall ht and how many folds does it have ...


- cs65

 

The bottom diameter is 5 inches, height is about 4 inches and I have no idea how many folds, I dont have the original boot. ( there was a huge piece of **** carpeting stuffed in there when i got the truck...LOL ! )

 

LOL...**** rug...that goes back a bit...LOL...as to the creases...I mean the new boot you got...Im 99% sure of its application...number of creases will confirm...


- cs65

 

It has the base, two folds and then the snout where the shift lever goes through it. Here is a link to Blueovals web page with the part on it shift-lever-boot-4spd-od

 

1961/65's with a Warner T98 4 speed do not use a shift boot.

There is no part number listed in the parts catalog or shown in the illustration (Don: Section 72, page 53-1957/63 catalog).

The one Blue Oval sells is for a 1965/79 New Process 435 4 speed and will not work on a T98.

 

Was it just left open then? You wouldnt beleive the crap that flies up through there while driving right now.

 

Ive only seen that particular boot on 65 and 6s with NP gearbox...the later ones are smaller base dia. and a taller overall ht from what Ive seen...but with clutches coming and going anything is possible :-)

- cs65

btw...thats the boot on my beast...

 

See post 6.

 

Hmmm, the search continues.

Ya the **** was kind of cool. Reminded me of when I was a kid and had to rake the carpet after vacuuming it .

 

LOL...my friend had a 4WD that we always did that on...glued up the kick panel sides too...ahhh..happy times...


I will look in the early books...I never knew that Bill...always learning something new :-)


- cs65

 

Not sure if answers the question, but with my T18 4 speed the boot came with a retaining ring. Periodically hose it down with 'tirecare' wipe off and good for another 100,000. The boot has a base the retaining ring sets onto and the ring is secured to the transmission tunnel. Would think the ring would be easy to fabricate.

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Can't get gallery to post pic's anymore so posting from photo bucket gallery:

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Thats the one used on mine with the NP trans as well...

Nice truck Dave


- cs65