Gah! Shifter install help!
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Re: Gah! Shifter install help! (chuckster)
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From: The inmates are running the asylum... San Jose, CA
Re: Gah! Shifter install help! (chuckster)
Well, in short, we destroyed the pin. :D
We first tried using a flat head screwdriver and liquid wrench.
Result: Broke the tab off one side of the pin.
We then tried a vise grip.
Result: Crushed the front and back edges of the pin.
We tried a vice grip and flat head screwdriver.
Result: Broke the other tab off the pin.
At this point, we took the stock shifter out, shift boot, handle and all. While Mike worked on installing his new shifter, I took to the grip with a razor blade and hack saw (heck, he was installing a new **** anyhow). After cutting the leather off the grip I cut the back off the shift handle. With the back of the pin exposed I was able to knock it out the back of the slot.
The end result: one messed up pin :D:
And a lot of shifter shrapnel:
The one problem? Mike didn't have his new shift **** yet. No problem, I made him a brand new, custom ****.
Delron is for pansy "professional" drivers, duct tape provides a much better feel! (Please don't pester me with orders, I haven't worked out pricing yet).
We first tried using a flat head screwdriver and liquid wrench.
Result: Broke the tab off one side of the pin.
We then tried a vise grip.
Result: Crushed the front and back edges of the pin.
We tried a vice grip and flat head screwdriver.
Result: Broke the other tab off the pin.
At this point, we took the stock shifter out, shift boot, handle and all. While Mike worked on installing his new shifter, I took to the grip with a razor blade and hack saw (heck, he was installing a new **** anyhow). After cutting the leather off the grip I cut the back off the shift handle. With the back of the pin exposed I was able to knock it out the back of the slot.
The end result: one messed up pin :D:
And a lot of shifter shrapnel:
The one problem? Mike didn't have his new shift **** yet. No problem, I made him a brand new, custom ****.
Delron is for pansy "professional" drivers, duct tape provides a much better feel! (Please don't pester me with orders, I haven't worked out pricing yet).
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Re: Gah! Shifter install help! (Reeves)
Oh, I forgot: Thanks everyone! I wish we had been patient enough to wait for all the suggestions to be posted. :D
This reminds me of two important things to remember (authors unknown):
- If it doesn't move, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway.
- Liquid Wrench and duct tape can fix anything. If it doesn't move and should, use Liquid Wrench. If it moves and shouldn't, use duct tape.
This reminds me of two important things to remember (authors unknown):
- If it doesn't move, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway.
- Liquid Wrench and duct tape can fix anything. If it doesn't move and should, use Liquid Wrench. If it moves and shouldn't, use duct tape.
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Re: Gah! Shifter install help! (Reeves)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
That is friggin' priceless. Made logging on tonight totally worth it. :yesnod:
:smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
That is friggin' priceless. Made logging on tonight totally worth it. :yesnod:
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Re: Gah! Shifter install help! (Reeves)
I fell like a member of a cult - those of us who've gone thru hell removing the f'in pin. Welcome to the club! Thank goodness the new shifters are worth it! :smash: :cheers:
