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weathrmn · 08-20-2012, 06:33 PM

In the top of the steering column, the shift lever rod has a clip to hold the rod up. The clip resembles a small horse shoe style clip. I don't have the clip, does anyone know the correct name for the clip, where I can get one or some other clip to substitute.

Thanks, Tony

Kube · 08-20-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by weathrmn

In the top of the steering column, the shift lever rod has a clip to hold the rod up. The clip resembles a small horse shoe style clip. I don't have the clip, does anyone know the correct name for the clip, where I can get one or some other clip to substitute.

Thanks, Tony

The same clip is used on the rear parking brake levers. They were used up through the 1980's and perhaps even later on cars with rear drum brakes. I'd suggest you go to Napa and ask... they will know what you mean. If not, ask a counter person over the age of 30.

RPM · 08-20-2012, 07:04 PM

To ad to Kube's suggestion, you might have to grind or file the new one down to the proper thickness but this has worked for me. RPM

19Fordy · 08-20-2012, 09:20 PM

The clip looks like the "C" clips you see here. It's shaped like a horseshoe

Dec211975 · 08-20-2012, 09:21 PM

If you can't find one locally, I think I have a box of them in my garage it may take me a day or two to dig through my old stock. I think they were made by Pioneer or Auveco. I looked on line through the Auveco catalog and I don't see them in there. I don't know if they are still made. I think Kube is talking about a lever pin retainer they are in the Mac catalog as Part # 91A-2106. The clip I am thinking about is made from sheet metal and is locked in by spring action. I could not find an illistration on line.

Barry-ct · 08-21-2012, 06:17 AM

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91A 2106 is available at any Ford dealer. It's a soft metal so it can be squeezed together. THey aren't used as much today, but were on all rear brake shoes to hold the E brake cable lever to the shoe. Stop at your local Ford dealer and ask. They've got them and they're cheap. I'll bet I sold a billion of them over my career at Ford.

Dec211975 · 08-21-2012, 06:54 PM

I think I found the clips you might be looking for, If it looks correct PM me and I will send you what you need.

barnfind08 · 08-21-2012, 08:12 PM

The 91A-2106 clip is not the same clip. I am not saying it wont work,but not the same even has a different part number. It is round in shape and has a cut-out on one side all the way to the i.d.

TJ · 08-21-2012, 08:27 PM

You can get different size "E" clips at your local Ace Hardware or auto parts store.

Barry-ct · 08-22-2012, 06:27 AM

What's the part number of the clip? If you have it, go to www.partsvoice.com and see if anyone has it. Partsvoice lists alot of NOS parts and places that have the stuff. I use it all the time. We used it at thge Ford dealer for alot newer stuff also.

john worden · 08-23-2012, 12:10 PM

The clip in question

Dec211975 · 08-23-2012, 04:18 PM

The Clip your showing John looks like the clip I posted on 8/21. If Tony would like a couple he can PM me and supply me with his address and I will put them in the Mail for him no Charge.

Regards,

Brian

V12Bill · 08-23-2012, 04:36 PM

I have a couple of those also. E mail me your address and I will send you one N/C

Ralph Moore · 08-24-2012, 09:15 AM

I was missing one on my 47 also. I ended up using a washer and a piece of safety wire to hold it in place, it works, but I'm going to rebuild the column this winter and fix it right.
So if anyone's still got more of those clips I could use one as well.

rotorwrench · 08-24-2012, 09:38 AM

The parts book calls out a part number 01A-7242 Washer, gear tube fulcrum in case anyone wants to know.

08-20-2012, 06:33 PM	#1
weathrmn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Langhorne, Pa. Posts: 26	40 ford shift rod clip in steering column In the top of the steering column, the shift lever rod has a clip to hold the rod up. The clip resembles a small horse shoe style clip. I don't have the clip, does anyone know the correct name for the clip, where I can get one or some other clip to substitute. Thanks, Tony

08-20-2012, 07:04 PM	#3
RPM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 410	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column To ad to Kube's suggestion, you might have to grind or file the new one down to the proper thickness but this has worked for me. RPM

08-20-2012, 09:21 PM	#5
Dec211975 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monroe, Wi Posts: 247	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column If you can't find one locally, I think I have a box of them in my garage it may take me a day or two to dig through my old stock. I think they were made by Pioneer or Auveco. I looked on line through the Auveco catalog and I don't see them in there. I don't know if they are still made. I think Kube is talking about a lever pin retainer they are in the Mac catalog as Part # 91A-2106. The clip I am thinking about is made from sheet metal and is locked in by spring action. I could not find an illistration on line.

08-21-2012, 06:17 AM	#6
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 91A 2106 is available at any Ford dealer. It's a soft metal so it can be squeezed together. THey aren't used as much today, but were on all rear brake shoes to hold the E brake cable lever to the shoe. Stop at your local Ford dealer and ask. They've got them and they're cheap. I'll bet I sold a billion of them over my career at Ford. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

08-21-2012, 08:12 PM	#8
barnfind08 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 893	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column The 91A-2106 clip is not the same clip. I am not saying it wont work,but not the same even has a different part number. It is round in shape and has a cut-out on one side all the way to the i.d.

08-21-2012, 08:27 PM	#9
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,038	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column You can get different size "E" clips at your local Ace Hardware or auto parts store.

08-22-2012, 06:27 AM	#10
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column What's the part number of the clip? If you have it, go to www.partsvoice.com and see if anyone has it. Partsvoice lists alot of NOS parts and places that have the stuff. I use it all the time. We used it at thge Ford dealer for alot newer stuff also. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

08-23-2012, 04:18 PM	#12
Dec211975 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monroe, Wi Posts: 247	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column The Clip your showing John looks like the clip I posted on 8/21. If Tony would like a couple he can PM me and supply me with his address and I will put them in the Mail for him no Charge. Regards, Brian

08-23-2012, 04:36 PM	#13
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column I have a couple of those also. E mail me your address and I will send you one N/C

08-24-2012, 09:15 AM	#14
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column I was missing one on my 47 also. I ended up using a washer and a piece of safety wire to hold it in place, it works, but I'm going to rebuild the column this winter and fix it right. So if anyone's still got more of those clips I could use one as well.

08-24-2012, 09:38 AM	#15
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,442	Re: 40 ford shift rod clip in steering column The parts book calls out a part number 01A-7242 Washer, gear tube fulcrum in case anyone wants to know.