[Tigers] Loss of 'shift gate' in Top Loader

[Ron Fraser]

Rob
	I believe this is a common problem with the Ford shifter.   I have
had the shifter hang up like that and had to force the shifter back into the
previous gear to make it work again.   The first time it happened I got out
of the car and forced the shift linkage from underneath.   I believe I
removed the shifter assembly, cleaned it, inspected it for wear then put it
back in with no further problems.  You may just have an adjustment problem
so check that first; see page 4 in the transmission section of the Shop
Manual.

http://www.tigersunited.com/resources/wsm/wsmE1.asp


	I think there is more information about this subject on some of the
Ford Transmission web sites.

Ron Fraser

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rob Bernardino
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11:34 PM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Loss of 'shift gate' in Top Loader


Dear Tiger Gang,
Need help in determining a new problem in the Tiger. Was driving home
from work and shifting perhaps more briskly than I usually do.
Suddenly, it felt as though the shift gate between gears widened or
'disappeared'. The car still shifts and stays in gear, but I am afraid
I may have broken something. Any ideas, and is this a problem that
could strand the car if not fixed soon - remember I drive the cat daily. Rob



Rob in CT
1966 Mk1A Tiger
B382000262 LRXFE
JAL660245
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