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06-18-2021, 08:48 PM | #1 |
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gear shift knob/ball
My '35 coupe didn't have a floor mat. That's part of a larger story. I bought a new rubber replacement and decided to add the gear shift boot/gasket. How do I get it on? I thought I'd slip it over the gear lever after removing the knob/ball.
I tried to unscrew the knob/ball (well protected with fabric and sponge) but it didn't budge, using a long handled tongue and groove pliers. Rotating counter clockwise, like unscrewing a light bulb. Didn't move. Any ideas, anyone? Thank you. |
06-18-2021, 10:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: gear shift knob/ball
if you purchased what vendors sell as a shift tower cover (big tan or black boot) be aware that no floorshift FORD ever came with those. That is a 39 Mercury item. Your cast iron shift tower and pressed steel shift tower cap sould be visible though floormat to be correct.
Your shift knob should unscrew counter clockwise just as you are doing. Threads might be rusted up. If you are intent on using the rubber boot and can't get the shift knob off, you can always remove the entire shift lever from the shift tower--just be extra careful to not let the alignment pin fall down into the transmission. |
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06-19-2021, 07:05 AM | #3 | |
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It's possible those threads are rusted, or maybe someone has used Loctite on the threads to keep the shift knob tight on the lever.
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06-19-2021, 07:34 AM | #4 |
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Re: gear shift knob/ball
John's suggestion of using a strap wrench is excellent...you don't want to mar the knob. Keep at it, it will come off turning counter clockwise. Craftsman used to make a rubber adjustable strap wrench. Might try going clockwise carefully first to see if you can get it to budge.
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06-19-2021, 09:10 AM | #5 |
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Re: gear shift knob/ball
Thank you all...I think I'll try and sell the shift tower cover. It seemed as a nice finishing touch...all the covers on sale in catalogues (paper and on line) offer it for the '35. Perhaps there's a business opportunity for a parts supplier to only offer what's correct for the years being searched. Jim
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06-19-2021, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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Re: gear shift knob/ball
Is there a lock nut at the base of the knob that needs to be loosened first?
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