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Jan 19, 2011 | 10:24 AM

cgantner5150

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Shifter **** Question

Quick question:

86 4+3

I want to move my Overdrive button to the console and replace the shifter **** with a ball (Hurst 4 Speed type of ****).

Anyone know the thread size?
Can this be done?

Thanks.

Jan 19, 2011 | 06:47 PM

ProjectC4

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And here I was wishing the overdrive botton on my '84 was up on the shifter so I could use it more coherently... LOL!!

Jan 19, 2011 | 06:52 PM

powerpigz-51

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The Hurst handles threads are too small, you can drill out the threads and "self tap" the handle onto the shifter. You can get the Hurst handle with a button, also. The switch can go anywhere you want.....

Jan 19, 2011 | 07:01 PM

pmihaltian

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Originally Posted by powerpigz-51

Nice set up. WELL DONE !

Jan 19, 2011 | 07:33 PM

gkrynick22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ProjectC4

And here I was wishing the overdrive botton on my '84 was up on the shifter so I could use it more coherently... LOL!!

Ha, I was going to say the exact same thing!

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not sure of the thread size. Moving the button should be easy. Find someone who is parting out a 4+3 with the button on the trim instead of the ****. Buy the whole trim piece including all of the switches and swap it out for yours. Plug the 2 wires going to the **** button into the button in the trim and your done. Good Luck with your project. PS, PM me if you do it. I would be interested in buying your shifter **** and button.

Jan 20, 2011 | 12:16 AM

cgantner5150

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Did some more research and disassembled my shifter - seems to possibly be the same as the zf and t56 threads - 9/16 x 18. Going to verify this tomorrow at the hardware store.
Then - find one with the 4 speed pattern engraved on top (not 5 or 6).

Jan 20, 2011 | 07:01 PM

cgantner5150

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Alright, purchased a 9/16 - 18 bolt. Perfect size.
Ordered a ball **** with the C4 emblem embedded in it - it comes threaded correctly. Purty.
Don't know if I can post the name of the online store here (it comes in three colors and also fits the ZF shifters) but I will if it is allowed.