[Shotimes] Shifter Linkage Problem

[BJamesjr@aol.com]

> I remember reading some time ago about a plastic clip or 
> something that can come off on the cable shifters.  Any one with any 
> information on the parts, repair or diagnosis I would appreciate it.  I 
> pulled the boot off the shiter last night, but I cannot 
> make heads of tails 
> of what might be the problem.

When you pull the boot off of the shifter, look underneath the mechanism.  You should see 2 cables that connect to the underside of the shifter.  One of these may have slipped off of the ball on the bottom end of the shift lever, which is what happened to me.  I was able to stuff some rags in beside the cable to hold it on the ball and at least allow me to drive home.  Supposedly there is a clip available from MOPAR that will work here to hold the cable on the ball but I don't have direct experience with it.  I pulled my shifter out, drilled and tapped the ball, and bolted a big washer on the outside of the ball to hold everything back together.