'89 MTX selector cable

[Royston]

Hello,

I've been following this forum for a while but this is my first post. I just purchased my 1989 SHO MTX two weeks ago and its been a great car but now there's a problem. The selector cable is worn out so that the plastic socket keeps popping off of the metal ball on my trans. I've tried getting a replacement cable from Ford but it is discontinued with no stock in Canada or the U.S. Green Sales and RCO have none available either. I've done a search and have noticed mentionings of rod upgrades and cable end changes, but I haven't found anything with a detailed explanation. Is there a source for a replacement cable in the aftermarket? If not what is the quickest permanent fix to get my car back on the road?

Thanks.

 

[shospeed143]

What i did with my 91 SHO was i lifted it up on jack stands and took some wire wraped it around the cable end and then around the part that the cable connects to. Since i did this the cable has not come off again.

 

[excidere]

http://www.shoclub.com/membersonly/moparclip.htm
Thats what I used, worked great, only $1.70 for one. Rod shift conversion is awesome and jose's short shifter is the best but all that is quite pricey, the clip is the easyiest and cheapest fix that I know of...

 

[Royston]

Thanks to Shospeed143 and excidere for the prompt replies.

The MOPAR clip works awesome. I phoned my local Dodge dealer and they had the piece in stock. It took all of 5 minutes to lift the vehicle in the air and install the clip. Great fix.

Thanks guys.