2135 shift lever question

Grandfatherjim · Oct 15, 2016

I have a TO35 and the shift lever would pop out, leaving me stuck in first and reverse at the same time, or something like that. I replaced it with a new one that I got somewhere...can't recall where, even though it wasn't that long ago.

So now I have this '64 2135, and it has the same problem. Two questions:

1. Can I replace it from above, and not go through taking the whole steering box assembly off and apart? I had it off to repair other things as well when I did it on the 35, and it was a long process.

2. I found one on the web that says it has an "improved square type end". Anyone know what it means, or have any experience with that?

Thanks,
Jim

DavidP, South Wales · Oct 16, 2016

Hello Jim,
In short, no. The steering box/gearbox cover has to be removed. The gear lever is retained by the neutral pin passing
through the top side of the cover but the gear lever is damped by an inverted conical spring retained by a horse shoe
clip on the underside which must be removed.. If you are fitting a new gl the pin should be renewed as well. The
'square' end referred to is the profile of the tip of the gl where it runs in the selector slots. The earlier rounder
profile was prone to 'jumping out' when worn. The square end has alleviated the problem slightly but if there is wear
in the gl pivot hole and on the pin the problem can still occur.

DavidP, South Wales

Grandfatherjim · Oct 17, 2016

Ah yes you have brought it back to me. On my 35 that spring was broken, as well as the ball being worn on the bottom of the lever.
OK well it will be the bigger job. Until I have "spare time", I will be careful when shifting and use the "pry bar down the filler hole" trick when necessary.
At least having that far apart will make it easier to replace all those non-functioning gauges.
Thanks,
Jim

Tony in Mass. · Oct 17, 2016

depending on how talented you are, you might be able to 'lift' the steering casting up just enough to get your fingers in there, but if it falls... people will call you 'stubby' Jim....

DavidP, South Wales · Oct 18, 2016

Hi Tony,
Definately a risk if the cover comes down. In lifting it enough to get your hand under you might as well remove the
whole cover and do the job safely. If you happen to drop the circlip or spring you'd better learn the words of 'Gone
fishin'.

DavidP, South Wales

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