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Topic: How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

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How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

Posted: 8/14/21 1:13pm Message 1 of 10
PhilG
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I was replacing a defective power window switch.  I had to loosen the console to get at the switch.  On doing so, I apparently broke off the AT shifter needle. I can’t figure out how to put in the replacement. 




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Re: How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

Posted: 8/14/21 6:05pm Message 2 of 10
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Can you post a pic of the shifter and replacement needle?




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Re: How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

Posted: 8/14/21 7:59pm Message 3 of 10
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Just got your reply, thank you.  I’ll send the pictures after church tomorrow.  I hope you can help me out.  Thanks again, Phil




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Posted: 8/15/21 9:57am Message 4 of 10
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Re: How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

Posted: 8/15/21 6:33pm Message 6 of 10
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If memory serves, you should be able to replace the indicator from the side. Just remove the side panel/skirt. There is a metal bracket with a pin on it that the slot on the needle fits into. Remove the bracket(1 bolt?) and slide the old indicator off, and the new one on, then replace the bracket. Make sure to get the pin on the bracket aligned with the slot on the indicator.

 




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Re: How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

Posted: 8/16/21 11:01am Message 7 of 10
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Did you get my pictures?  Took me a couple tries to get them uploaded.




Re: How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

Posted: 8/16/21 11:06am Message 8 of 10
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Thank, I’ll give it a shot




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Posted: 8/16/21 11:07am Message 9 of 10
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Which side are you coming in from?  The picture shows from the driver side.




Re: How to install 1979 AT shifter indicator plate needle

Posted: 8/16/21 6:10pm Message 10 of 10
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Yes...driver side.  btw, the diagram I posted is for '77-'81 shifters.



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