Question about '90 Ranger shifter

[ABSOLOOT LOONASEA]

I'm pretty sure this is not the correct place to post this question but I didn't see category that really looked appropriate so, I'm posting it here. If there is a better section for this question please let me know. QUESTION; Is there somewhere I can get a shifter knob adapter so I can run a classic style of shift knob (white, round w/ 5-speed shift pattern on it)? About all of the knobs that I've seen so far have 3/8-16 threads while the adapters I've seen are all metric. Any ideas? Loonasea

 

[franklin2]

The ranger shifter knob just glues in place correct? I just swapped the shifters and knobs around from a 1984 to a 1986 and they both required me to heat the knob slightly to get the glue soft and pull it off. I never measure the post on the shifter arm while I was doing it, but I wonder how close it is to 3/8? Maybe you could run a die over it to make some threads and thread your knob on.

 

[ABSOLOOT LOONASEA]

The ranger shifter knob just glues in place correct? I just swapped the shifters and knobs around from a 1984 to a 1986 and they both required me to heat the knob slightly to get the glue soft and pull it off. I never measure the post on the shifter arm while I was doing it, but I wonder how close it is to 3/8? Maybe you could run a die over it to make some threads and thread your knob on.

I thought of that, but the top end of the shifter measures 9/16". I could buy an adapter but I haven't found one with good reviews, plus it would put the knob too high. I found one on ebay that is made to specifically fit a Ranger but, I just don't want to pay $50.+ bucks for a shift knob. Know what I mean? Not that important to me, I just thought an old school white knob with the shift pattern in black would look good and be comfortable and easy to shift. I appreciate you taking the time to reply to my post and for your suggestion, thanx brother! Loonasea

 

[ericbphoto]

It would have been nice if Ford had used a standard threaded style shift knob assembly. The other thing you could do is drill your new shift knob out big enough that you could slide it on and attach with epoxy.

 

[ABSOLOOT LOONASEA]

It would have been nice if Ford had used a standard threaded style shift knob assembly. The other thing you could do is drill your new shift knob out big enough that you could slide it on and attach with epoxy.

Yep, considering that, was looking around the flea mkt. this morn. for billiard balls, want a couple to practice on. Hopefully in the future I'll be able to a nice, chrome Hurst shifter in it. Thanx for the reply. I can guarantee one thing...I'm gonna do something even if it's wrong. Thanx, "Eric", Loonasea

 

[89Twincharge]

You can use a thread die and put what ever thread pitch you want on it... Figure out what thread the shift knob you want has and go from there!!

 

[ABSOLOOT LOONASEA]

I don't think that will work, the shift knob I want has 3/8-16 threads. My shifter measures 9/16", I can't go that deep, it would make the shifter end too weak seeing as how the shifter is hollow, the metal would just be too thin. I've kinda been thinking about cutting the shifter off at the base of the threads and getting a 3/8-16 bolt or stud welded on, then I could get the knob I want. Don't know, just thinkin', I do however appreciate your reply. Thanx man, Loonasea