SHIFT BOOT INSTALLATION

Scott Smith · Post by **Scott Smith** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 4:01 pm

I am installing a new shift boot on my 671/2 and am looking for sound advice.
How does one remove the shift lever or knob to slide the boot over.
And what type of glue is recommended to attach the rubber boot and vinyl cover to the metal part??

impinhigh · Post by **impinhigh** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:11 pm

The shift lever has flat sides at the very bottom just before it enters the bushing. Get a wrench down there, secure it twist the shift knob off. Not sure about the 67.5 but the rubber boot is secured with glue. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s more of compression fit between the opening and the shifter cover plate.

Scott Smith · Post by **Scott Smith** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:44 pm

To confirm, is the shift knob threaded??
also what is the recommended adhesive for the boots.

impinhigh · Post by **impinhigh** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:46 pm

Yes, the knob has a female thread, the lever has male threads on both ends.

Ok, sorry my post should have said:
""the rubber boot is NOT secured with glue"" at least on the 68.

Post by **spl310** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:31 pm

I can answer on the 67.5 boot. The early 67.5s used a trim plate that had 4 small screw holes. There was a companion plate below that the screws went into. The upper boot glues on with weatherstrip adhesive, the lower boot glues to that, and then the 4 screws hold the companion plate to the shift plate. The later 67.5 shift plates did not have the companion plate and 4 screws. They just all glued together with weatherstrip adhesive. Or, you could just get a 65 - 67 type boot and do away with the upper boot...