This topic was addressed in this article for a Squarebird, http://www.squarebirds.org/detent_installation.htm, but I just completed and documented the procedure on my 62, and found some differences worth noting: http://www.southsandia.com/forum/websit ... etent.html
I have included this article and some other material that I have written into my personal website. Some of this material was written for an online Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 class that I just completed. So there is some history stuff there that I kind of lifted from Wikipedia. I have also corrected some errors on the zinc plating process. To get to the technical articles just go to the restoration tips and choose the topic from the drop-down menu.
http://www.southsandia.com/forum/website/
Replacing the 61-63 shift detent/lever and my new website
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Replacing the 61-63 shift detent/lever and my new website
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Tom in Albuquerque
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
Nice work on the website Tom! 
However, there is an error in the Wikipedia info contained in the 64-66 section. It states that in '66 the base version of the 390 lost 25 horsepower due to the use of a two-barrel carburetor. But in fact all '66 engines used four-barrel carbs, as in previous years. A smaller (1.08 vs. 1.12 venturi) four-barrel was used on some cars; maybe this is where the confusion arises.
However, there is an error in the Wikipedia info contained in the 64-66 section. It states that in '66 the base version of the 390 lost 25 horsepower due to the use of a two-barrel carburetor. But in fact all '66 engines used four-barrel carbs, as in previous years. A smaller (1.08 vs. 1.12 venturi) four-barrel was used on some cars; maybe this is where the confusion arises.
Currently Birdless....we'll see how long that lasts!
Past Birds: 1962 Hardtop Corinthian White "The Survivor"
1964 Hardtop Gunmetal Gray "60Fore"
1986 Turbo Coupe Regatta Blue
Past Birds: 1962 Hardtop Corinthian White "The Survivor"
1964 Hardtop Gunmetal Gray "60Fore"
1986 Turbo Coupe Regatta Blue
Thanks for pointing that out, I will fix it. Just goes to show to not use Wikipedia for all of your information needs. There is also an error on my zinc plating page that needs to be fixed. That came from Wikipedia also.
Tom in Albuquerque
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
61-63 Forum Moderator
1962 Corinthian White Hardtop, Medium Chestnut Metallic #89 Leather, A/C, P/W
2003 Premium Torch Red/Performance White HT, Partial Accent Interior, 1 of 47.
Past T-Bird: 1960 Convertible, 1974-1978
This thread inspired me to look into my wonky shifter again.
I still had the slop and poor indicator positioning after rebuilding the column years ago. I adjusted the linkage at the trans as well but the indicator was still goofy at P and R. Because of this post, I went looking for the bushings on my 64 only to find that the bolt that secures the arm at the bottom of the column was very loose. After tightening it the indicator is perfect.
The bolt is in the center of this pic with a 9/16 wrench on it.
Thanks for a very informative thread.
I still had the slop and poor indicator positioning after rebuilding the column years ago. I adjusted the linkage at the trans as well but the indicator was still goofy at P and R. Because of this post, I went looking for the bushings on my 64 only to find that the bolt that secures the arm at the bottom of the column was very loose. After tightening it the indicator is perfect.
The bolt is in the center of this pic with a 9/16 wrench on it.
Thanks for a very informative thread.
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
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Ian M Greer
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nice website
Tom, your website rocks. That info will help a lot of people. Good work.
Nick
Nick
1966 Thunderbird
1960 Dodge Phoenix
1970 Dodge Challenger
1972 Thunderbird
1972 Mustang Mach 1
1960 Dodge Phoenix
1970 Dodge Challenger
1972 Thunderbird
1972 Mustang Mach 1