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Old May 10, 2002 | 09:57 AM
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I'm modifying a shift **** to fit my 82. Whats the thread/hole size I should drill into it to fit the shifter stalk threads? what I need is the tap size....

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Old May 10, 2002 | 01:01 PM
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I think I used 5/8 18 tpi nf for my 81 when I made my **** but get a bolt that size and try it on your **** first before you do anything just to be on the safe size.
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Old May 10, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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I think Armstrong is correct but I do have the tap @ the house, so if you can wait, I will find it and email you tonight :yesnod:
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Old May 10, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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I think I used 5/8 18 tpi nf for my 81 when I made my **** but get a bolt that size and try it on your **** first before you do anything just to be on the safe size.
Thanks...the problem is my old **** is made of wood and was just pressed on.....I will get a nut that size and see if it fits the shifter threads.
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I think Armstrong is correct but I do have the tap @ the house, so if you can wait, I will find it and email you tonight :yesnod:
That would be great......... thanks.
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Old May 11, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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Old May 11, 2002 | 01:29 AM
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Default Re: Shifter **** hole/thread size? (CharlieF)

I'm not sure if yours is different than the early C3s, but the thread for the early C3 manual cars is 9/16-18. I can't remember for sure, but I believe that is also the same for the auto shifters too.
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