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Old 06-26-2019, 06:48 PM
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Any tips on how to disconnect the 4speed shifter in my 1981? Leaving the shifter in the car and removing the engine/transmission.
Old 06-28-2019, 10:52 AM
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not sure what you gain by that but you would disconnect the shift rods from the levers on the side of the transmission case. I would think it would make things a little difficult because you wouldn't want the tail shaft of the transmission getting hung up on the bracket that holds the shifter to the cross member.
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Originally Posted by MelWff
not sure what you gain by that but you would disconnect the shift rods from the levers on the side of the transmission case. I would think it would make things a little difficult because you wouldn't want the tail shaft of the transmission getting hung up on the bracket that holds the shifter to the cross member.
I have taken my 4 speed out twice and don't think it would not be possible to leave the shifter in as you need all the room to wiggle and turn the trans to get it out
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Ah ok, good info! How do I get this shifter out? Does it still unbolt from the trans? Does it lift out into the cabin of the car?
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you unbolt it from the mounting bracket, two bolts, after removing the shift ****. It comes out the bottom.
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Got it out thanks!


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