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troutmalt · 02-11-2023, 01:03 AM

#1 The hole in the top of my shifter boot will never fit over the 2 horizontal levers on the gear shift shaft. How to install please.

#2 Does anyone have a part number for the chrome (?) surround that goes over the rubber boot to hold it down. Mine is @ 4 3/4" but the rubber boot base is over 5 1/4" Do I have the wrong parts?

KULTULZ · 02-11-2023, 09:28 AM

Is the 4S shifter OEM (F/4/S) or HURST?

Is the 2nd lever reverse lockout?

Can you post a photo?

5851a · 02-11-2023, 10:22 AM

Get the rubber quite warm, use a little soapy water, place one of the levers through the hole. Make sure the levers are in the up position, slide opening over the threaded end then stretch it over the remaining lever.

5851a · 02-11-2023, 10:24 AM

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.gqk-yl...pr=1.3&pid=1.7

troutmalt · 02-11-2023, 08:10 PM

Tes, That is my shift lever.

troutmalt · 02-11-2023, 08:12 PM

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I tries a similar suggestion once before by leaving the rubber in the sun to gwt warm.
No luck. But I will try it again. Maybe microwave first

flatrod · 02-12-2023, 09:52 AM

The T shape shifters were on 64 to 67 cars, in 68 they went to a full round that you pull up. I have gotten original boots on with just warming them and a little silicon lube. The repro's I have not had good luck on, they seem to tear trying to stretch them that far.

56sedandelivery · 02-12-2023, 10:16 AM

Have you tried going over one side at a time?

Ford blue blood · 02-12-2023, 12:29 PM

There is a set screw that releases the "T" from the shaft like this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14489132930...A4reJhxEU8FFQ8

ahshoe · 02-12-2023, 02:31 PM

That's not the OP 'T' handle

Ford blue blood · 02-13-2023, 09:29 AM

"I see" said the blind man.....

58Yeoman · 02-13-2023, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford blue blood

"I see" said the blind man.....

...to his deaf/mute daughter who never answered.

troutmalt · 02-14-2023, 07:23 PM

I guess mine is an earlier version as it has a knob - not a T handle.
This powertrain is installed in a 1969 Italia Intermeccanica so it could be
from an earlier Mustang.
Thanks all. I will keep trying.

56sedandelivery · 02-15-2023, 09:36 AM

The other photo is of a auto shifter

Farley's34 · 03-01-2023, 05:51 PM

Soak it in hot water then install it.

paul2748 · 03-01-2023, 08:26 PM

Can you stretch the hole enough to get it over the horizontal bars one at a time?

KULTULZ · 03-02-2023, 06:05 PM

OK ... Let me try this a 4th time ...

You have the reverse lockout feature as shown attached? That is 1968/ .

5851a · 03-02-2023, 06:34 PM

OP says horizontal reverse levers.

KULTULZ · 03-02-2023, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troutmalt

I guess mine is an earlier version as it has a knob - not a T handle.

This powertrain is installed in a 1969 Italia Intermeccanica so it could be from an earlier Mustang.

Thanks all. I will keep trying.

Quote:

=5851a;2208210

OP says horizontal reverse levers.

I am still trying to figure out what he has. You ask a question and he never gets back.

KULTULZ · 03-03-2023, 01:16 AM

Or, I could be getting it confused with the AT shifter post.

Been getting a little foggy as of late ...

02-11-2023, 10:22 AM	#3
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Get the rubber quite warm, use a little soapy water, place one of the levers through the hole. Make sure the levers are in the up position, slide opening over the threaded end then stretch it over the remaining lever.

02-11-2023, 10:24 AM	#4
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.gqk-yl...pr=1.3&pid=1.7

02-11-2023, 08:10 PM	#5
troutmalt Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 33	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Tes, That is my shift lever.

02-11-2023, 08:12 PM	#6
troutmalt Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 33	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I tries a similar suggestion once before by leaving the rubber in the sun to gwt warm. No luck. But I will try it again. Maybe microwave first

02-12-2023, 09:52 AM	#7
flatrod Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 291	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions The T shape shifters were on 64 to 67 cars, in 68 they went to a full round that you pull up. I have gotten original boots on with just warming them and a little silicon lube. The repro's I have not had good luck on, they seem to tear trying to stretch them that far.

02-11-2023, 01:03 AM	#1
troutmalt Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 33	4 speed -68 Mustang questions #1 The hole in the top of my shifter boot will never fit over the 2 horizontal levers on the gear shift shaft. How to install please. #2 Does anyone have a part number for the chrome (?) surround that goes over the rubber boot to hold it down. Mine is @ 4 3/4" but the rubber boot base is over 5 1/4" Do I have the wrong parts?

02-11-2023, 09:28 AM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Is the 4S shifter OEM (F/4/S) or HURST? Is the 2nd lever reverse lockout? Can you post a photo? __________________ *** - MULTI-VEHICLE SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - Multi-vehicle transmission fluids are becoming more and more popular in the marketplace. Oil marketers design these fluids for a wide range of automatic transmission types. While they are not licensed by any specific auto manufacturer ... ??? ... enough said ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

02-12-2023, 10:16 AM	#8
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 525	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Have you tried going over one side at a time?

02-12-2023, 12:29 PM	#9
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 815	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions There is a set screw that releases the "T" from the shaft like this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/14489132930...A4reJhxEU8FFQ8 __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2016 F-150 2016 Focus 08 Shelby GT500 57 Ford Ranchero 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

02-12-2023, 02:31 PM	#10
ahshoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 350	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions That's not the OP 'T' handle

02-13-2023, 09:29 AM	#11
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 815	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions "I see" said the blind man..... __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2016 F-150 2016 Focus 08 Shelby GT500 57 Ford Ranchero 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

02-14-2023, 07:23 PM	#13
troutmalt Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 33	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions I guess mine is an earlier version as it has a knob - not a T handle. This powertrain is installed in a 1969 Italia Intermeccanica so it could be from an earlier Mustang. Thanks all. I will keep trying.

02-15-2023, 09:36 AM	#14
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 525	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions The other photo is of a auto shifter

03-01-2023, 05:51 PM	#15
Farley's34 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Albany New York Posts: 505	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Soak it in hot water then install it.

03-01-2023, 08:26 PM	#16
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Can you stretch the hole enough to get it over the horizontal bars one at a time? __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

03-02-2023, 06:34 PM	#18
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions OP says horizontal reverse levers.

03-03-2023, 01:16 AM	#20
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	Re: 4 speed -68 Mustang questions Or, I could be getting it confused with the AT shifter post. Been getting a little foggy as of late ... __________________ *** - MULTI-VEHICLE SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - Multi-vehicle transmission fluids are becoming more and more popular in the marketplace. Oil marketers design these fluids for a wide range of automatic transmission types. While they are not licensed by any specific auto manufacturer ... ??? ... enough said ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)