the manual shifter in my 70 f250 popped up and I dont know what to do I think it came out in second and i managed to get it back in there i think but it wont shift out of second i have no idea what to do. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks for the help.
Shifter trouble
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biggreg70
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Re: Shifter trouble
Gads! I had this problem on my '68, had to call a buddy to find out WTH? Pop the shifter back out. There are 2 pieces of metal, they are mirror image of each other, the one on the left looks like the letter C. Push the clutch in, and use a large screwdriver or tire iron to slip them until they are lined up in the center. Shouldn't take too much force. Once they are lined back up in the middle, put the shift handle back in and twist the lock back in.
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Re: Shifter trouble
Which transmission do you have?
It's hard to diagnose without a little more information.
It's hard to diagnose without a little more information.
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools talk because they have to say something.--Plato
Why is it that there's seldom time to fix it right the first time, but there's always time to fix it right the second time???
That's not an oil leak
That's SWEAT from all that HORSEPOWER!! 
Why is it that there's seldom time to fix it right the first time, but there's always time to fix it right the second time???
That's not an oil leak
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Re: Shifter trouble
idk how do i tell which one it is
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Re: Shifter trouble
First off is it a floor shifter or is it 3 on the tree? If it is a floor shifter, and stock it's a 4-speed and either an NP435 or a T18, If it is an NP435 reverse is over and down if it is a T18 Reverse is over and up. Let us know and we'll try our best to help you out .
.Casey
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16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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biggreg70
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Re: Shifter trouble
Its on the floor with reverse is over and up so it would be a t18
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Re: Shifter trouble
Later T18s also had reverse over and down.Caseys71 wrote:First off is it a floor shifter or is it 3 on the tree? If it is a floor shifter, and stock it's a 4-speed and either an NP435 or a T18, If it is an NP435 reverse is over and down if it is a T18 Reverse is over and up. Let us know and we'll try our best to help you out
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Re: Shifter trouble
WhoopsRedcap wrote:Later T18s also had reverse over and down.Caseys71 wrote:First off is it a floor shifter or is it 3 on the tree? If it is a floor shifter, and stock it's a 4-speed and either an NP435 or a T18, If it is an NP435 reverse is over and down if it is a T18 Reverse is over and up. Let us know and we'll try our best to help you out
, Didn't think of that but it is most likely the case that it is one of the earlier versions as they were produced from '66-77 or '78 can't remember. Now that you mention it though Redcap the best way to identify it is to remove the transmission cover from the floor and check out the top plate I know for a fact the T-18's used 6 bolt cast iron plates, while the NP-435's had 8 bolt aluminum covers. After you identify it then we can help you for sure, my bad on the first post though .Casey
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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Re: Shifter trouble
Hey, no worries. I just wanted to throw it out there that reverse location isn't the end-all of granny-gear 4speed ID. Generally, the T18s I've found are all early ones...only seen a couple with reverse down.Caseys71 wrote:WhoopsRedcap wrote:Later T18s also had reverse over and down.Caseys71 wrote:First off is it a floor shifter or is it 3 on the tree? If it is a floor shifter, and stock it's a 4-speed and either an NP435 or a T18, If it is an NP435 reverse is over and down if it is a T18 Reverse is over and up. Let us know and we'll try our best to help you out
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Redcap wrote: Hey, no worries. I just wanted to throw it out there that reverse location isn't the end-all of granny-gear 4speed ID. Generally, the T18s I've found are all early ones...only seen a couple with reverse down.
, Not a problem, I'm glad that you corrected my first post .Casey
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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Re: Shifter trouble
Got some truck time today and got it all fixed up so thanks for the help especially Dirty Offio it worked just like you said so thanks
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Re: Shifter trouble
My 82 has a new model T18
Jeremy
1971 Ford F250 camper special 360 T18(old model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 2wd with 1969 doghouse soon to be daily driver FRANKENFORD
1982 Ford F150 flareside 300 T18(new model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 4wd Daily driver
Some people say my truck is ugly and all i say is "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
1971 Ford F250 camper special 360 T18(old model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 2wd with 1969 doghouse soon to be daily driver FRANKENFORD
1982 Ford F150 flareside 300 T18(new model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 4wd Daily driver
Some people say my truck is ugly and all i say is "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
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Re: Shifter trouble
biggreg70 wrote:Got some truck time today and got it all fixed up so thanks for the help especially Dirty Offio it worked just like you said so thanks
Went back to driving truck, so haven't been on here in months. You are welcome, glad it worked. For the record, my 68 has the NP 4 speed in it.
Cheers!
When in doubt, hit the gas. It may not be the right answer, but at least it ends the suspense!!
The only substitute for Cubic Inches, is Cubic Money!
1967 F-100 swb "Varmit"
1968 F-250 4dr lwb "Beast"
1976 F-350 drw 460
1977 Club Wagon
1986 F-250 lwb
The only substitute for Cubic Inches, is Cubic Money!
1967 F-100 swb "Varmit"
1968 F-250 4dr lwb "Beast"
1976 F-350 drw 460
1977 Club Wagon
1986 F-250 lwb