Hello all. New to this site. Just bought a 88 Bronco. Really a clean truck. I have some small issues to take care of though. Is there a manual online to find replacing the Gear Shift Indicator? So far I've taken enough apart to get the old one out. The thin cable that travels inside the white tube is broken. The small return spring inside the assembly is also broke due to old age, corrosion, etc. I have no idea where the cable hooked up at the steering column. How do I go about getting the replacement parts? Thanks for any help someone can give me.
Gear Shift Indicator
- Thread starter Tom G.
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yo Tom,
WELCOME to da Zone!
Here ya go, partial info, courtesy of jkorbes;
"The plastic tubing that holds the gear indicator cable is broken in several places, starting at the point where it meets the indicator housing, which removes from the rest of the cluster with two screws. I ended up removing the cable entirely (which was broken as well) and replacing it with a thin piece of wire (from a CAT5 cable, actually) that is flexible but rigid enough to not bind. I still need to find a thin enough piece of plastic line to house it before I can reattach it to the shift arm, though.
http://jines.org/bronco/scaled.IMG_4689.JPG
The top of the shift indicator housing.
http://jines.org/bronco/scaled.IMG_4692.JPG
That is for the C6 tranny;
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CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the cable be adjusted in any position other than D (drive) for the C6 transmission (7003) or (D) (overdrive) for the E4OD transmission.
1. From inside the vehicle, place the transmission range selector lever in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (4R70W and E4OD). Hang an improvised three-pound weight (#1) on the transmission range selector lever (#2).
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.
3. Remove the shift cable (#5) from the transmission lever ball stud.
4. Pull down the lock tab on the shift cable body.
5. Position the transmission range selector lever (#2) in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (E4OD). This is three detents from the front-most lever position with the first position counting as one.
6. Connect the cable end fitting to the transmission lever ball stud.
7. Push up on the lock tab to lock the cable in the correctly adjusted position.
8. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle from hoist. Remove the three-pound weight from the transmission range selector lever.
9. After making the adjustment, check for park engagement. Check the transmission range selector lever in all detent positions with the engine (6007) running to make sure correct detent/transmission actions. Readjust if necessary.
Shift Indicator Cable
1. Remove the four screws from the lower steering column shroud. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
2. Rotate transmission range selector lever clockwise until it bottoms out in first gear.
3. Rotate transmission range selector lever counterclockwise three detents (overdrive position).
4. Hang a three pound weight on the transmission range selector lever.
5. Center pointer in the middle of D if equipped with C6 transmission, or (D) if equipped with E4OD transmission, by rotating the thumbwheel located on right-hand side of steering column actuator housing.
For more info, see these photos & diagrams:
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/6098/31472-4
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by STEVE83
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-OD-D-1, than its an AOD.
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-OD-2-1, than its an E4OD.
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-D-2-1, than its a C6.
Cable and indicator, shift dial .. F Series & U150
1980 thru 1986: E0TZ-7A110-B .. use with C-6 or C-4 Transmission
1980 thru 1982: E1TZ-7A110-A .. use with AOD transmission
__________________________________________________ _______
1983 thru 1986: E3TZ-7A110-A .. use with AOD transmission
__________________
Have to roll now; EZiest place to find all incl spring is @ a yard. I tried NPD and our MAIN SPONSOR here, JEff's bronco Graveyard and they don't have it Listed
The white sheath breakage is common
WELCOME to da Zone!
Here ya go, partial info, courtesy of jkorbes;
"The plastic tubing that holds the gear indicator cable is broken in several places, starting at the point where it meets the indicator housing, which removes from the rest of the cluster with two screws. I ended up removing the cable entirely (which was broken as well) and replacing it with a thin piece of wire (from a CAT5 cable, actually) that is flexible but rigid enough to not bind. I still need to find a thin enough piece of plastic line to house it before I can reattach it to the shift arm, though.
http://jines.org/bronco/scaled.IMG_4689.JPG
The top of the shift indicator housing.
http://jines.org/bronco/scaled.IMG_4692.JPG
That is for the C6 tranny;
&
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the cable be adjusted in any position other than D (drive) for the C6 transmission (7003) or (D) (overdrive) for the E4OD transmission.
1. From inside the vehicle, place the transmission range selector lever in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (4R70W and E4OD). Hang an improvised three-pound weight (#1) on the transmission range selector lever (#2).
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.
3. Remove the shift cable (#5) from the transmission lever ball stud.
4. Pull down the lock tab on the shift cable body.
5. Position the transmission range selector lever (#2) in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (E4OD). This is three detents from the front-most lever position with the first position counting as one.
6. Connect the cable end fitting to the transmission lever ball stud.
7. Push up on the lock tab to lock the cable in the correctly adjusted position.
8. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle from hoist. Remove the three-pound weight from the transmission range selector lever.
9. After making the adjustment, check for park engagement. Check the transmission range selector lever in all detent positions with the engine (6007) running to make sure correct detent/transmission actions. Readjust if necessary.
Shift Indicator Cable
1. Remove the four screws from the lower steering column shroud. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
2. Rotate transmission range selector lever clockwise until it bottoms out in first gear.
3. Rotate transmission range selector lever counterclockwise three detents (overdrive position).
4. Hang a three pound weight on the transmission range selector lever.
5. Center pointer in the middle of D if equipped with C6 transmission, or (D) if equipped with E4OD transmission, by rotating the thumbwheel located on right-hand side of steering column actuator housing.
For more info, see these photos & diagrams:
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/6098/31472-4
---------
by STEVE83
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-OD-D-1, than its an AOD.
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-OD-2-1, than its an E4OD.
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-D-2-1, than its a C6.
Cable and indicator, shift dial .. F Series & U150
1980 thru 1986: E0TZ-7A110-B .. use with C-6 or C-4 Transmission
1980 thru 1982: E1TZ-7A110-A .. use with AOD transmission
__________________________________________________ _______
1983 thru 1986: E3TZ-7A110-A .. use with AOD transmission
__________________
Have to roll now; EZiest place to find all incl spring is @ a yard. I tried NPD and our MAIN SPONSOR here, JEff's bronco Graveyard and they don't have it Listed
The white sheath breakage is common
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yo Tom,
WELCOME to da Zone!
Here ya go, partial info, courtesy of jkorbes;
"The plastic tubing that holds the gear indicator cable is broken in several places, starting at the point where it meets the indicator housing, which removes from the rest of the cluster with two screws. I ended up removing the cable entirely (which was broken as well) and replacing it with a thin piece of wire (from a CAT5 cable, actually) that is flexible but rigid enough to not bind. I still need to find a thin enough piece of plastic line to house it before I can reattach it to the shift arm, though.
http://jines.org/bronco/scaled.IMG_4689.JPG
The top of the shift indicator housing.
http://jines.org/bronco/scaled.IMG_4692.JPG
That is for the C6 tranny;
&
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the cable be adjusted in any position other than D (drive) for the C6 transmission (7003) or (D) (overdrive) for the E4OD transmission.
1. From inside the vehicle, place the transmission range selector lever in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (4R70W and E4OD). Hang an improvised three-pound weight (#1) on the transmission range selector lever (#2).
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.
3. Remove the shift cable (#5) from the transmission lever ball stud.
4. Pull down the lock tab on the shift cable body.
5. Position the transmission range selector lever (#2) in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (E4OD). This is three detents from the front-most lever position with the first position counting as one.
6. Connect the cable end fitting to the transmission lever ball stud.
7. Push up on the lock tab to lock the cable in the correctly adjusted position.
8. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle from hoist. Remove the three-pound weight from the transmission range selector lever.
9. After making the adjustment, check for park engagement. Check the transmission range selector lever in all detent positions with the engine (6007) running to make sure correct detent/transmission actions. Readjust if necessary.
Shift Indicator Cable
1. Remove the four screws from the lower steering column shroud. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
2. Rotate transmission range selector lever clockwise until it bottoms out in first gear.
3. Rotate transmission range selector lever counterclockwise three detents (overdrive position).
4. Hang a three pound weight on the transmission range selector lever.
5. Center pointer in the middle of D if equipped with C6 transmission, or (D) if equipped with E4OD transmission, by rotating the thumbwheel located on right-hand side of steering column actuator housing.
For more info, see these photos & diagrams:
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/6098/31472-4
---------
by STEVE83
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-OD-D-1, than its an AOD.
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-OD-2-1, than its an E4OD.
If the shift indicator goes P-R-N-D-2-1, than its a C6.
Cable and indicator, shift dial .. F Series & U150
1980 thru 1986: E0TZ-7A110-B .. use with C-6 or C-4 Transmission
1980 thru 1982: E1TZ-7A110-A .. use with AOD transmission
__________________________________________________ _______
1983 thru 1986: E3TZ-7A110-A .. use with AOD transmission
__________________
Have to roll now; EZiest place to find all incl spring is @ a yard. I tried NPD and our MAIN SPONSOR here, JEff's bronco Graveyard and they don't have it Listed
The white sheath breakage is common
yo Tom
yw & thnx to those who took the time and effort to post-up that info on the net!
have to roll; and having comcast issues again.
I googled 7B033-A since Ford changes PN thru yrs with just a whim or slight changes asuch as using same basic part but changing 2 to L (for Low)... or coloring, etc. Had to stop searching... try it!
GL!
AUTOMATIC SHIFT INDICATOR 1978-79 PRND2
AUTOMATIC SHIFT INDICATOR FITS 1978, 1979
Price: $15.00 @ http://www.carolina-classics.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=1721&category=0
looks like F series 78-79 w C6
and
1980 Ford LTD Shift Select Indicator Dial see
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-80-Ford-LTD-Parts-Lot-Assortment-NOS-NR-/300426877091
TRANSMISSION SHIFT DIAL
1978-79 F100/350 (C6 Fixed Column)
Ref # D8TZ-7B033-A
#F07-12075-045 NEW ITEM $19.95 @ http://www.classicautopartsgroup.com/pdf/Holidayfordpickup.pdf
scroll to about 3/4 down page, it's shown on right side below tailgates
62/64 Fordomatic & 64/65 C4 PRNDL
yw & thnx to those who took the time and effort to post-up that info on the net!
have to roll; and having comcast issues again.
I googled 7B033-A since Ford changes PN thru yrs with just a whim or slight changes asuch as using same basic part but changing 2 to L (for Low)... or coloring, etc. Had to stop searching... try it!
GL!
AUTOMATIC SHIFT INDICATOR 1978-79 PRND2
AUTOMATIC SHIFT INDICATOR FITS 1978, 1979
Price: $15.00 @ http://www.carolina-classics.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=1721&category=0
looks like F series 78-79 w C6
and
1980 Ford LTD Shift Select Indicator Dial see
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-80-Ford-LTD-Parts-Lot-Assortment-NOS-NR-/300426877091
TRANSMISSION SHIFT DIAL
1978-79 F100/350 (C6 Fixed Column)
Ref # D8TZ-7B033-A
#F07-12075-045 NEW ITEM $19.95 @ http://www.classicautopartsgroup.com/pdf/Holidayfordpickup.pdf
scroll to about 3/4 down page, it's shown on right side below tailgates
62/64 Fordomatic & 64/65 C4 PRNDL
49-6297 SHIFT INDICATOR ASSEMBLY 1 REQ 59.95 $59.95 http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/full.aspx?Page=2
also in http://npd.dirxion.com/WebProject.asp?BookCode=boc10flx&from=2 see page 73 for both Pointer, tans controll and Cover, trans selector
Have you gone or called any local yards yet?
I use; http://www.mypartshop.com/
select Ford Truck etc.
then I use Speedo Head/Cluster since the ind isn't on the list to get inside...lol
also in http://npd.dirxion.com/WebProject.asp?BookCode=boc10flx&from=2 see page 73 for both Pointer, tans controll and Cover, trans selector
Have you gone or called any local yards yet?
I use; http://www.mypartshop.com/
select Ford Truck etc.
then I use Speedo Head/Cluster since the ind isn't on the list to get inside...lol
johnnyreb
Well-known member
Is it a full size or bronco 2? I know here their is one in a junk yard. Also try Steering Column Service--They have alot of transmission parts for different years--makes and models .
johnnyreb
Well-known member
You might also want to try Green Sales Company out of Ohio. They have a big warehouse with alot of Old new parts.Call 1-800-543-4959. Also watch their video. They take you on tour and tell you what all they have and how far back they go. Good luck and welcome to the club.
