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    3/05/2017 12:16 AM  #1

    MS
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    Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    66 Automatic transmission.  At the very top of the shifter lever, there is a white plastic piece that is attached to the end of the cable.  The button on the side of the shifter handle moves that plastic piece causing it to pivot and pull up on the cable.

    I have a shifter that the plastic piece broke in half.  I do not know what it looks like (in one piece) nor do I know what it is called.  I have never had one come apart before.  I have searched my usual sources to no avail. 

    Has anyone ever had any experience replacing that part or know where to get one?  You would think they would make them to last more than 50 years!!!

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    3/05/2017 9:36 AM  #2

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    NPD sells the A/T shift lever cable #7D246-1. It comes complete with the white plastic piece I believe you're referring to.
    Mustang CABLE, A/T SHIFT LEVER | 7D246-1 | NPD

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    3/05/2017 10:37 AM  #3

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    on my stock 66 it looks different. the cable is attached to a steel piece with a roller that is pushed by the button. the plastic piece acts as a guide with a cam that rides up and down with the cable.

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    3/05/2017 3:51 PM  #4

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    rhutt wrote:

    NPD sells the A/T shift lever cable #7D246-1. It comes complete with the white plastic piece I believe you're referring to.
    Mustang CABLE, A/T SHIFT LEVER | 7D246-1 | NPD

     
    That plastic piece is not the one I need. I need the one that is cam-shaped.

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    3/05/2017 5:13 PM  #5

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    I found an image of the shift lever online. Is the part you need the one I circled in blue? If so, you may have to order a replacement lever. I couldn't find just that part although it may come as part of a rebuild kit.

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    3/05/2017 5:58 PM  #6

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    According to the Ford shop manual, that plastic piece does not have its own part number. It is part of the shifter handle assembly. I did some parts searching and found nothing. Looks like your choices are to buy a repro handle with the plastic ramp and new cable for $90, or find a used shifter handle, or whittle a new plastic ramp out of UHMWPE.

     

    3/06/2017 9:43 AM  #7

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    Steve,

    Here is a photo of the shifter from my 66, if it will help it is yours for the shipping charge.

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    3/06/2017 9:00 PM  #8

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    Thanks.  I will gladly pay shipping cost!
    PM sent.

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    3/06/2017 9:15 PM  #9

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    Re: Need help finding source to buy a shifter part

    I want to thank MS for posting his problem. I did not know how the shift detent pawl actuation worked before this thread. Never worked on one. Now I know more than I did before.

     

     

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