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Bent T14 Shifter Lever

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Focker, Mar 31, 2016.

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  1. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    My brother has a brand new OA setup that has been in his garage for years. I have a spare set of bottles in my shed for about the same amount of time. He was heading to the airport and didn't think they would be a nice thing to have in the back of his truck the other day.
     
    uncamonkey, Apr 1, 2016
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I sat in the Jeep making vroom vroom noises yesterday and I have the wing span of a Pterodactyl. I think I could get away with bending it, but would like to pick up another one or better yet find one already bent.

    Are these "canes" pretty specific to the tranny?
     
    Focker, Apr 2, 2016
    #22
  3. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Yup.
    Probably find a complete used top in good shape and not have to mess with disassembling one to change out the cane.
     
    nickmil, Apr 2, 2016
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    I think I've seen the big jog in a Jeepster T-14 shifter stalk.

    Not only are the canes specific to the transmission, they are specific to the application. My '74-80 book shows two different canes for the T-14, and five different canes for the T-15. The last year for the T-14 in any Jeep was 1975, so I'm sure there are plenty more variants from earlier apps.

    BTW - to Jeep, it's not a stalk or a cane, it's a lever.
     
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    timgr, Apr 2, 2016
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  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Hey...I got some lingo right! (y)
     
    Focker, Apr 2, 2016
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  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    All good info right there.
     
    nickmil, Apr 2, 2016
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  7. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Going to my buddies to get bent. I'll post the results (unless it sucks).
     
    Focker, Apr 7, 2016
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  8. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
    Twin2, Apr 7, 2016
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  9. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Getting ready for the first bend...We used a metal spacer so the lever wouldn't move and wet towels. I slipped a pipe over the lever for the leverage needed to bend it.
    [​IMG]

    2nd bend after the first bend cooled to the touch.
    [​IMG]

    Exactly what I wanted...Thanks guys for the tips! Felt great on the drive home.
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Apr 7, 2016
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    Snoops and 3b a runnin like this.
  10. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    That will be $24.50 please! :lol:
     
    nickmil, Apr 7, 2016
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  11. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Take it out of my next check! :D
     
    Focker, Apr 7, 2016
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  12. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That looks like it should have came that way. Good Job.
     
    Rick Whitson, Apr 8, 2016
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  13. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    (y)
     
    Focker, Apr 8, 2016
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  14. Twin2

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    now it sort of looks like a 4 speed :D:D
     

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    Twin2, Apr 8, 2016
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  15. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Id like a ribbed shift boot, where did you get yours?
     
    Focker, Apr 8, 2016
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  16. Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated

    Seconded. Is that the Mr. Gasket #1651?
     
    Hellion, Jul 28, 2021
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  17. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    timgr, Jul 28, 2021
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  18. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    A tight shift boot is important if your Jeep doesn't have a top, or you hose out the interior. Water runs down the cane (lever) and gets in the transmission oil. I've pulled more than a few apart that have been full of water.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Jul 29, 2021
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  19. Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated


    Yep, that is the Mr. Gasket #1651 (says so in the description).

    Thank you. I've heard it mentioned here often but never seen one installed in someone's Jeep. And to be honest their
    default product image makes you think it is an undersized, lopsided shifter boot... :worry:

    [​IMG]
    Maybe to mitigate any damage, a zip tie could be cinched tight around the opening where the shift lever pokes through?
    That might stop the lever chafing the rubber and letting the "accordion" do the work.
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2021
    Hellion, Jul 29, 2021
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  20. Andrew Theros

    Andrew Theros Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I ordered one last night (thanks for the link above!) so I will report on the fit and installation soon.
     
    Andrew Theros, Jul 29, 2021
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