**NEW Question on Shifter**

[lilbuddy]

Hey guys,
OK previously I wanted to know how to get the shifter base off. Thanks to Marlin and FIREBALL(Jason) I got my shifter off and i ordered a new shifter seat and pivot bushing from Marlin Crawler. 

I just got the 2 parts today and installed the shifter pivot bushing with no problem. Now the problem is, How the heck do you get the shifter seat on there? It has those 2 pins sticking out and its like you need to get them off to get the Shifter Seat on. So anyone thats got on the shifter seat, please share some info on how to get it in. Id really like to have it in before I head to Mt. Shasta on Saturday Morning (Christmas Day). So anyone, how do i get the seat in with the 2 pins sticking out on the inside?

EDIT: I got it fixed....

Thanks,
Chris

[BLACKDOG]

none that know of, just unbolt it and pull it out.  did it with the t-case, and it was in nuetral, went back together no problem.  Its a pretty easy fix

[lilbuddy]

I tried unbloting it today and pulling it out then up but it wasnt coming. I got angry and just put it back on and now its even harder to shift. Kinda agravating... It still shifts but it feels bound up. Its weird, i wasnt forcing it or anything.

Chris

[BLACKDOG]

huh, mabye its different for your truck, mine is about 10 years newer

[lilbuddy]

It might be. Either that or it just needs a little lovin to get it out since it is 24 years old. I just dont wanna break it since I am low on money to spend on it.

[reklund5]

Sometimes you can just pop out the retaining ring on top of the transmission....which tranny do you have in your truck??

Ryan

[lilbuddy]

Ive got an L50

[FATB0Y]

  I had trouble with a 76 toy(Celica GT) where I had to take the shifter out B4 and when I got it back in it was stiff and if I remember right I had the plate w/the 4 bolts in it turned 180*   just had to unbolt it and turn it around.

[Marlin]

Put the four 8x1.25mm bolts back in. You probably broke the collar of the shifter base

You need to pull up on the handle boot, and push down on the double D metal retainer and rotate it 1/4" counterwise to remove the shifter handle. If it is full of gunk, you may need to use WD40 to get it to turn.

Marlin

[lilbuddy]

That is some big help, thanks a lot Marlin.

03HDfatboy, i didnt even get it off so it couldnt be turned around...

[FIREBALL]

Hey chris,
I might be able to come down and take a look at it if you want. I should be able to tomorrow afternoon if you are going to be around. PM me.

[lilbuddy]

Thanks Jason, you got a message

[FATB0Y]

03HDfatboy, i didnt even get it off so it couldnt be turned around...

my bad

[lilbuddy]

haha, its cool

I just ordered a new pivot bushing and a heavy duty shifter seat from  .  So that should solve my sloppy shifter 

Thanks guys
Chris

[lilbuddy]

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