Gear Shift

smrtnez · Aug 10, 2019

How do I replace the Boot that goes at the bottom of the gear shift on a TO30???

Steve@Advance · Aug 10, 2019

Been a while, but don't remember anything special about it.

Remove the knob and slide it on.

Nebraska Cowboy · Aug 10, 2019

(quoted from post at 20:48:38 08/10/19) How do I replace the Boot that goes at the bottom of the gear shift on a TO30???

Lay it out in the sun for a couple of hours, won't be so stiff, as stated already, take the know off. I think coat the gear shift with Vaseline so it slides easier.

You may have to take a pair of pliers and stretch out the bottom once you get it on. There is a groove that the bottom ring will fit in

Bruce(OR) · Aug 10, 2019

Ask yourself how it was done in 1950 on the assembly line.
I got hot water out of the tap and let it soak for about 5 minutes inside out.
Slide it down the shaft and turn it right side out.
Done properly it should take about 4 seconds.
Better watch out, the next machine is headed down the line and the boss desire's to know why your so slow???

hymie2lt · Aug 11, 2019

Turn the boot inside out...place over the gearshift lever with concave to top. Slide down to bottom, and roll the boot down as you would put a condom on.
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