Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
06-20-2005, 09:29 PM
#11
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
This may not help, but the last console automatic car I drove had a small
allen screw in the front of the handle that held it onto the stick. It was
also a 76 Dodge Aspen.
HTH
Carl
"Clap Trap" <nowhere@the.net> wrote in message
news:88a38$42b73b2a$18d60a3d$10027@KNOLOGY.NET...
> Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
> picture...
>
> For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
> the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
> with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
> with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
> that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
> button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
> I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
> that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
> Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
allen screw in the front of the handle that held it onto the stick. It was
also a 76 Dodge Aspen.
HTH
Carl
"Clap Trap" <nowhere@the.net> wrote in message
news:88a38$42b73b2a$18d60a3d$10027@KNOLOGY.NET...
> Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
> picture...
>
> For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
> the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
> with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
> with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
> that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
> button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
> I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
> that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
> Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
06-20-2005, 09:29 PM
#12
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
This may not help, but the last console automatic car I drove had a small
allen screw in the front of the handle that held it onto the stick. It was
also a 76 Dodge Aspen.
HTH
Carl
"Clap Trap" <nowhere@the.net> wrote in message
news:88a38$42b73b2a$18d60a3d$10027@KNOLOGY.NET...
> Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
> picture...
>
> For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
> the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
> with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
> with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
> that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
> button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
> I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
> that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
> Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
allen screw in the front of the handle that held it onto the stick. It was
also a 76 Dodge Aspen.
HTH
Carl
"Clap Trap" <nowhere@the.net> wrote in message
news:88a38$42b73b2a$18d60a3d$10027@KNOLOGY.NET...
> Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
> picture...
>
> For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
> the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
> with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
> with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
> that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
> button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
> I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
> that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
> Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
06-20-2005, 09:29 PM
#13
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
This may not help, but the last console automatic car I drove had a small
allen screw in the front of the handle that held it onto the stick. It was
also a 76 Dodge Aspen.
HTH
Carl
"Clap Trap" <nowhere@the.net> wrote in message
news:88a38$42b73b2a$18d60a3d$10027@KNOLOGY.NET...
> Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
> picture...
>
> For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
> the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
> with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
> with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
> that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
> button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
> I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
> that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
> Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
allen screw in the front of the handle that held it onto the stick. It was
also a 76 Dodge Aspen.
HTH
Carl
"Clap Trap" <nowhere@the.net> wrote in message
news:88a38$42b73b2a$18d60a3d$10027@KNOLOGY.NET...
> Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
> picture...
>
> For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
> the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
> with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
> with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
> that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
> button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
> I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
> that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
> Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
06-20-2005, 09:54 PM
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:54:42 -0500, Clap Trap <nowhere@the.net> wrote:
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
06-20-2005, 09:54 PM
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:54:42 -0500, Clap Trap <nowhere@the.net> wrote:
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
06-20-2005, 09:54 PM
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:54:42 -0500, Clap Trap <nowhere@the.net> wrote:
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
06-20-2005, 09:54 PM
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:54:42 -0500, Clap Trap <nowhere@the.net> wrote:
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
>Bill - I'm betting you will probably know the answer and may even have a
>picture...
>
>For a '99 XJ with the AW-4 tranny, is there any way to remove the T from
>the shifter shaft? I never have liked it and would like to replace it
>with something like a Hurst shifter T handle. I've seen Hurst T handles
>with integrated buttons that are used for hill holder brakes. I'd bet
>that button could replace the AW-4's T handle button (assuming the AW-4
>button activates a solenoid instead of a mechanical linkage).
>
>I've been told I can just pull the T off the shaft, but I'm afraid to do
>that - I suspect that shaft is just held in with some plastic thingies.
>
>Anyone know how to do this or have pictures?
Grasp the T-handle firmly. Pull it straight up/off the shaft.
Honestly, that's it. No screws, no catches, just a sort of plastic
retainer in the t-handle sort of like the cap on a jug of milk.
I didn't believe it until I did it myself (97 XJ).
The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
can shift.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
06-21-2005, 06:34 AM
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
Hmm - that sounds like a mechanical connection to me. Bummer. That
means it would not be a simple thing to replace the T handle with a B&M
type handle.
But - maybe the **** style handle from a Grand Cherokee would work?
Have you ever taken one of those off?
BTW, why did you ever take the handle off an XJ in the first place to
know how it works?
Drifter wrote:
> The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
> shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
> can shift.
means it would not be a simple thing to replace the T handle with a B&M
type handle.
But - maybe the **** style handle from a Grand Cherokee would work?
Have you ever taken one of those off?
BTW, why did you ever take the handle off an XJ in the first place to
know how it works?
Drifter wrote:
> The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
> shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
> can shift.
06-21-2005, 06:34 AM
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
Hmm - that sounds like a mechanical connection to me. Bummer. That
means it would not be a simple thing to replace the T handle with a B&M
type handle.
But - maybe the **** style handle from a Grand Cherokee would work?
Have you ever taken one of those off?
BTW, why did you ever take the handle off an XJ in the first place to
know how it works?
Drifter wrote:
> The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
> shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
> can shift.
means it would not be a simple thing to replace the T handle with a B&M
type handle.
But - maybe the **** style handle from a Grand Cherokee would work?
Have you ever taken one of those off?
BTW, why did you ever take the handle off an XJ in the first place to
know how it works?
Drifter wrote:
> The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
> shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
> can shift.
06-21-2005, 06:34 AM
#20
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Re: Question for Bill - AW-4 handle
Hmm - that sounds like a mechanical connection to me. Bummer. That
means it would not be a simple thing to replace the T handle with a B&M
type handle.
But - maybe the **** style handle from a Grand Cherokee would work?
Have you ever taken one of those off?
BTW, why did you ever take the handle off an XJ in the first place to
know how it works?
Drifter wrote:
> The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
> shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
> can shift.
means it would not be a simple thing to replace the T handle with a B&M
type handle.
But - maybe the **** style handle from a Grand Cherokee would work?
Have you ever taken one of those off?
BTW, why did you ever take the handle off an XJ in the first place to
know how it works?
Drifter wrote:
> The button on the t-handle presses a button on the top of the shifter
> shaft. That moves a short cable which lifts a piece of metal so you
> can shift.