Phillieb
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new york
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Hi Guys , Can someone describe to me how to go about changing the shifter handle on my 5 speed turbo coupe? Mine is wearing out and I would like to change it. Please if you can I need step by step describtion. Thanks Philb
Philip Boccabella Burgundy car 5 speed 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 2.3 liter. Water/meth system. Recently eliminated the cat converter and added flow master mufflers and 3"pipes.55,000mi./1988 T/C-Black T3 garret new paint in 2018
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natmac3
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Not B Anymore
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Nokesville, VA, USA
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[color:#FF0000] [size:14pt]Nate:[/size][/color]
Phillieb Wrote:...on my 5 speed turbo coupe? :dunno: 
"phillieb" - If you mean just the knob, just turn it counter-clockwise. It's just screwed on to the threaded shaft.
Brian Leavitt
'86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83 lb. injectors | T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller | Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | 20psi | 120-amp 3G | 8.8" 3.55 rear | '03 Cobra Wheels
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goldwing
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North Carolina
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11-16-2013, 09:04 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-16-2013, 09:07 AM by goldwing.)
The entire shifter should just be held in by 4 bolts. Its as easy as taking it out, pouring a little trans fluid on the end of the new shifter then installing back in the shifter linkage (usually a hole)...you'll see it inside the trans.
If you're talking about replacing the shift handle (stick part) thats just two bolts. The factory stick has a rubber isolator that off sets the handle toward the driver. I don't like it because if you notice the handle rubs the floor board boot which in time will cause a hole. I elect for the shorter after market stick from "Pro-5.0". They bolt on without the rubber isolator so the stick doesn't rub the floor board boot. They're sold for Mustang T5 trannys but will work on our Tbirds. They're only $25 on ebay.
T.C:87 5 speed
HOLSET(HE341/HY35W type-D),255 Walbro, No intercooler yet,8lbs boost,Timing @ 9,Low& C.C Plates & SN-95 Bumpsteer Kit, KYB-AGX Struts,Belt driven fan,Custom oil cooler feed,Relocated ECT,Relocated TFI,N/A Hood, showing 178K
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natmac3
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Aberdeen, MD
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B Wrote:[color:#FF0000][size:14pt]Nate:[/size][/color]
Phillieb Wrote:...on my 5 speed turbo coupe? :dunno:
"phillieb" - If you mean just the knob, just turn it counter-clockwise. It's just screwed on to the threaded shaft.
holy moly! i'd almost swear that wasnt there when i read it the 1st time...who edited it in when i wasnt lookin... lol 
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