I need a correct shift lever (chrome metal rod beteen the transmission and the shift knob) for the second generation ("B" Box) 4 speed transmission. The one in my car post restoration does not seem to be the correct part:ermm: and the transmission is not fully going into reverse.:disappoin We are guessing that the lifter is just a little different that the correct shifter lever. Anyone have an extra? Please PM me. Thanks jlp

We are guessing that the lifter is just a little different that the correct shifter lever.

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You might post a picture of the "wrong" one so that no one tries to send you another.

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I think I have one (or more...) of every type of shift lever ever put in a Z from 69 to 83.

Shall I take of picture of the different ones I have and let you pick? Or do you have a particular one in mind? A picture of the one you have would indeed be useful to help with the selection.

Mainly the differences, other than the shape of the shifter rod, is the length from the pin to the cup on the end. If yours is just a bit short, or the plastic cup is broken internally, you might not get the total movement you need to push the rod into reverse. Does it work fine when parked with engine off, but not when driving, or it just won't go no matter what?

Edited October 17, 201212 yr by zKars

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I have one. How much are you offering?

Here are the pictures of my selection.

The group of three on the left are the most common. I believe the first or second are Z, the right one of the three is a zx variant with a spring loaded center. The ones on the right side are all "A" type shifters. Others feel free to chime in with further identifying remarks.

Let me know. Yours for the price of postage.

Jim

So after digging through the shifters trying to find a suitable candidate, and comparing a bit more closely, it seems there are no less than three variations on the ones with a pronounced "S" curve.

I'm pretty sure the group of three match the front one in the center picture above.

I have NO idea what those extra longs are for or from.... Anyone need then for joke? I have a Hurst shifter handle that would look right on home on one of them!!