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Old 06-12-2002, 10:47 PM
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Hello,
Does anyone know of a shifter **** that fits a stock t-56 shifter (16mm x 1.5 threads) with a button? I need the button for the reverse solenoid problem.
A parts store wants to sell me a standard B & M T-Handle shifter with a button and have me tap the hole to the right size. Has anyone ever done this? Problem with this is I can't find the right tap. If someone has done this before, where can I buy the correct tap and drill bit? I am looking for an easier solution.

Is the Pro 5.0 shifter the 16 mm thread? I am not opposed to putting a new shifter in the car.
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Rick

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Old 06-13-2002, 06:52 PM
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I drove mine for a while just muscleing it into reverse.. then I decided to just remove the solenoid from the side of the trans, and plug the hole with a freeze plug. Works fine, and gave me a little more room in the trans tunnel..
Another option I considered was mounting a large momentary pushbutton on the floor next to the dimmer, but it isn't needed now

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