[Shotimes] shift cables on a '90 MTX

[alfitz@alfitz.com]

It is a common problem on the GEN Is. The problem is usually a small plastic
fitting at the bottom of the shifter that wears out. FORD no longer makes
this part and used ones are almost as rare. Upgrading to a rod shifter will
solve the problem and give you a much better shifter.

There was an message a few weeks back about using a CHRYSLER part, but I
don't believe it is a good fix for the problem.


Al Fitzgerald
http://www.alfitz.com/sho
NEW & USED SHO PARTS
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Brian.K.Moore@bridge.bellsouth.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 8:51 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] shift cables on a '90 MTX


> I am new to the list and new owner of a '90 MTX.  I already own
> a '99 SHO (Ron Porter's old one) and am a member of the V8SHO
> list.  I've been referred to this list for my particular question
> and I hope it makes since.  I've been told I have a broken shift
> cable.  Apparently there are two of them.  One runs along the
> bottom of the vehicle, and the other is vertical and goes through
> the fire wall.  This vertical cable has some sort of ball & socket
> clip that has worn and no longer holds and limits my gears to only
> 3rd and 4th.  Is this a common problem?  Is there a fix other than
> having to get a new cable from the dealer?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Brian Moore
> '99 Black 54k
> '90 Red 126k
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