Shift cable bushing disintigrated

[rangerj]

Today my shift cable bushing, at the shifter, fell apart in pieces. I was able to find a piece of wire aned rig the shift cable to the shifter and limp home. I researched the old threads and it was suggtested that the bushing can be obtained from Mopar as part number 04340118. Can anyone verify that this will work?
Ford parts indicates that the shift cable for the 90 SHO is no longer available. Are the shift cables available as an after market part? What model years used the same cable? I think the cables were used up through 93. the later model year cables have a different part number, but that does not mean they are different. Anyone know if a 91, 92, or 93 shift cable will work on the 90?

If I cannot get a replacement nylon or plastic bushing I'll get a new cable if I can, unless someone has a good used cable with a good bushing to sell. Is the SLOW MTX cable the same?
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Racer X]

93? Unless they were used on another model, the shift cables were discontinued midway through 1991 on the SHO.

On the bushing, I'm not sure, but I think the Mopar part is a clip, and not a bushing?

 

[Bizzy]

93? Unless they were used on another model, the shift cables were discontinued midway through 1991 on the SHO.

How could they discontinue something in 91 when MTX production continued through 95? Unless they bought like a million of them in 91 or something.

Sorry I can't help you much on your question Jack, I'll keep my eyes open for a cable for you though.

Err.......nevermind on the above. I didn't read it right and forgot about the cable shifter.

 

[rangerj]

If I can find a new cable, or a good used one, I'd be happy. Even a good used bushing would help. As it is now I'm dead in the water, so to speak. Trying to shift with one hand, hold the cable on with the other, and work the gas and clutch pedel while steering with my knees is no fun. If I could get a good used bushing or gromet (whatever it is called) I may be able to have one machined out of good nylon stock. Anyone have one they do not need?

As a last alternative I may have to convert to a rod shifter, but this means getting into the exaust. Bizzy, didn't you have your exaust manifolds ceramicized? About what would this cost and is it holding up well? If I remember the manifolds looked great.

 

[etc1006]

IIRC someone here used a piece of hose for that item with a couple of hose clamps recently?

 

[BlackonBlack89]

Today my shift cable bushing, at the shifter, fell apart in pieces. I was able to find a piece of wire aned rig the shift cable to the shifter and limp home. I researched the old threads and it was suggtested that the bushing can be obtained from Mopar as part number 04340118. Can anyone verify that this will work?

Yes it works perfectly, Both mine and my dads broke i fixed mine with a rodshifter but he wanted to keep his car original so he bought a packet(there r like 5 or 6 in a pack) of them...he kept 2 and sold the rest on ebay. its been at least 1 year since that and it still works(on a side note he doesn't drive it much since it only has 32K mile on it!!!!) so i can't say how long it will last with daily driving

 

[BlackonBlack89]

crap...how do u quote just a section of somebodies post???

sry for the dumb question but cant figure it out

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

you ALMOST did it right.

Re-read the portion you tried to quote, paying attention to the html.

You used a { instead of a [ on the end quote.

 

[Bizzy]

If I can find a new cable, or a good used one, I'd be happy. Even a good used bushing would help. As it is now I'm dead in the water, so to speak. Trying to shift with one hand, hold the cable on with the other, and work the gas and clutch pedel while steering with my knees is no fun. If I could get a good used bushing or gromet (whatever it is called) I may be able to have one machined out of good nylon stock. Anyone have one they do not need?

As a last alternative I may have to convert to a rod shifter, but this means getting into the exaust. Bizzy, didn't you have your exaust manifolds ceramicized? About what would this cost and is it holding up well? If I remember the manifolds looked great.

Jack,

I checked with Dan Barbush in PA to see if he had one for you. He's going to check, if he doesn't have one he said he could probably get one for you next week. We'll get you straightened out directly so no worries.

Rod shifters aren't that bad if you do decide to go that route. My 91 had one and I loved it, though I did drive Mel's car with a cable shifter and it was quite nice as well.

Either way, we'll get you fixed up here soon.

P.S. The intake I had on my 91 was polished and ceramic coated. The y-pipe I had on my car was a Performance Plus stainless version with cats. I LOVED that thing and was one of the absolute best mods I ever installed on that car. I think Doug Lewis has all the inventory from PP so if you're interested in one of those get in touch with Doug. But why would you have to modify the exhaust on your car to put a rod shifter in? I guess I'm a little ignorant on this because my car came with a rod shifter so I never delved into what was required to convert from a cable shifter to a rod. I thought it was a pretty straight forward conversion.

 

[TYSHO]

If I can find a new cable, or a good used one, I'd be happy.

Did someone say they need a new cable, which one?

 

[rangerj]

I need a selector cable, that is the one that selects the gear. It is the one on the right. Is the ball socket replaceable? Is it threaded on?

 

[TYSHO]

I need a selector cable, that is the one that selects the gear. It is the one on the right. Is the ball socket replaceable? Is it threaded on?

The one on the right from the inside of the car, meaning the one on the passenger side?

Regardless of which cable, I can sell you a new one, or both, for much less than list cost [$197.72 and $262.93]. Let me know if you're seriously interested.

Not sure on the parts being threaded on.

 

[rangerj]

tysho,
PM me a price on the right side (passenger) cable. The service manual refers to it as the selector cable. Please provide a part number if you have it. Thanks.

 

[miketurk]

Hi folks,

I'm new to this forum, however, this problem befell me 2 weeks ago and left me feeling quite helpless.

Thank you for all the suggestions and input. At first I configured rubber bands to keep the tension on the connection of the lever and cable rod. They don't last very long!

Next, I went to the hardware store and bought a $1.25 spring eqivalent to a throttle spring and stretched it from the selector cable rod to the other cable rod with the shifter in reverse gear position to set the spring at the minimal position. Adding to that, I went to the local Chysler parts dept. and bought the suggested Mopar part stated in earlier post.....you will need 2 because 1 doesn't provide enough tension. The second fits directly over the first and seems to work fine. The broken bushing is still in place with the 2 clips making positive connection helped by the pull of the expansion spring.

It's a strange fix, however, the bushing is impossible to find, the Mopar clip is not the exact fix and the option of finding another used cable shifter or cutting the floor up and buying a diverted exhaust for the conversion shifter does not appeal to me.

I suppose for good measure wrapping the shifter lever connection ( and the cable to tranny connection) with electricians joint compound tape will buy more time on this cheap fix.

What's going to fail next week....my 91 Taurus SHO is beginning to look like the 'Red Green Show', " Duct tape, handyman's best friend"

Incidently, the SLOW MTX cable is the same as the SHO, as verified by the Ford Parts Dealer.

 

[rangerj]

See the above and look into buying an OEM new replacement cable. Mine now works perfectly. Jury-rig fixes are OK for temporary fixes, but the best fix is to replace the cable.

 

[TYSHO]

Incidently, the SLOW MTX cable is the same as the SHO, as verified by the Ford Parts Dealer.

It's not, I can tell you that for sure! The print outs of the shifting assembly on Fords computer system shows the wrong set up and the 2 cars have different cables. We could only wish they were the same because it's a better looking design on those.

If you're interested in a new one as well, shoot me a PM.

See the above and look into buying an OEM new replacement cable. Mine now works perfectly. Jury-rig fixes are OK for temporary fixes, but the best fix is to replace the cable.

How did the install go, was it a PITA?

 

[rangerj]

TYSHO,

The installation was fairly simple. The hard part was removing the center counsol and getting the carpet out of the way. I removed the seats and the counsol and took the oportunity to grease the seat rails with a "door grease" stick. They now work 200% better. I also cleaned the carpeting and the rest of the interior. The front driver side carpet was a mess because of the black goo from the e-brake peddal.

The cable replacement was easy with the seats out and the carpet removed as it took the removal of a couple of nuts and bolts under the car, and the clip that holds the cable to the mount on the floor. The other cable has different "ends" and looks to be in good shape. The cable attachment ends were also greased and shifting is greatly improved. I removed and reinstalled two big body plugs in the floor and sealed them with RTV. I also sealed the plug that is part of the shift cable with RTV. I was getting some water in under the carpet and I think the loose body plugs were the cause. I have siince driven in the rain and everything is dry. Note I decided to remove the carpet in order to dry out the padding under neath it, and also in order to give it a good cleaning. The cable job turned into one of those "you may as well" jobs.

 

[miketurk]

Thanks Ranger j,

I think I'll just see how long my "TEMPOARY" fix will last. I'm sure that new cable you installed is great, however, my shifter is working great. I vacummed the carpeting while "I was at it". I didn't crawl under the car to install an entire cable. It cost me about $10. Lubricating the seat rails can be done without removing the seats

BTW, the hardest part, is removing the console!

 

[Minnesho]

How could they discontinue something in 91 when MTX production continued through 95? Unless they bought like a million of them in 91 or something.

That would be because 92 and later, and some late 91s were equipped with the rod shifter. :wave:

 

[kelly]

hehe my cable hads been riding with a canadian tire bushing for 3+ years