Looking for long shifter shaft - B1?

N1VSM · Post by **N1VSM** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:01 pm

I'm looking for a long shifter shaft - I think they were standard on the B1 trannys. Not interested in the extension that goes on the short handles.

Drew M. · Post by **Drew M.** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:24 am

The M43 ambulance used the longer version - that is where I got mine.

Nickathome · Post by **Nickathome** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:32 am

What is the real advantage(othr than being the correct shifter) to the long shifter? My B1 has a short shifter and it is very easy to use. I will admit that when my sons ride with me they have to watch being hit with the shifter when in reverse but I think that would be the case with the long one as well, or maybe not.

N1VSM · Post by **N1VSM** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:23 pm

(1) I find that the shifter knob is at a more comfortable height
(2) The longer handle gives you more leverage - less wrestling into gear
(3) There is a bigger horizontal movement from 1st/2nd to 3rd/4th to Rev. Just more comfy for me, I guess.

N1VSM · Post by **N1VSM** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:24 pm

Ok - no luck on finding a long shaft. Anyone got an extra shifter shaft they are willing to let go for a song?

MSeriesRebuild · Post by **MSeriesRebuild** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:16 pm

We have a few around Jim, what do you feel is a fair price?

N1VSM · Post by **N1VSM** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:21 pm

I'll contact you off-board. Thanks!

N1VSM · Post by **N1VSM** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:56 am

Nickathome wrote:What is the real advantage(othr than being the correct shifter) to the long shifter? My B1 has a short shifter and it is very easy to use. I will admit that when my sons ride with me they have to watch being hit with the shifter when in reverse but I think that would be the case with the long one as well, or maybe not.

I just found out a little tidbit - supposedly, the long shifter can't be used if you have the NOS defroster duct. I'll repost if I find otherwise.

Post by **T. Highway** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:36 am

Charles Talbert,
Do you have any long shifter handles left?

MSeriesRebuild · Post by **MSeriesRebuild** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:17 am

T. Highway wrote:Charles Talbert,
Do you have any long shifter handles left?

None I need to part with.

Post by **T. Highway** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:32 am

Do you know who may have one that they do want to part with?

MSeriesRebuild · Post by **MSeriesRebuild** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:42 am

T. Highway wrote:Do you know who may have one that they do want to part with?

Just check out the regular vendors.

Post by **T. Highway** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:53 am

Thanks

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:41 am

Highway,
Check with John at Midwest Military-he's up in your neck of the woods....
Gary

Post by **T. Highway** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:29 pm

Gary,

I was going to contact him next.
The guy I bought this truck from gave me a folder full of receipts for parts bought from Midwest Mil. John's web site is GREAT.

Looking for long shifter shaft - B1?

Looking for long shifter shaft - B1?

longer shifter shaft . .

Long shifter....

Advantage of longer shifter

Looking for ANY shifter shaft

Thanks, Charles

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