Yet Another AW4 Shifter Cable Question.........

[HOrnbrod]

..........regarding column shift MJs. When I did my 96 booster/master cylinder swap, I had to really pull on the cable for slack where it crosses the booster. The cable originally comes out of the cab at the left corner of the firewall, makes a hard right turn, crosses the booster on top, then goes down to the tranny.  It's very tight because of the increased diameter of the brake new booster over the original. When installing the booster I tried to run the cable under the booster, but that was even tighter. It's worked fine so far, but I know it's just a matter of time before something gives because the column shift lever is much harder to move than before with the stock brake booster.

 

 

Outside of converting to a floor shifter, has anyone got any ideas to free up some slack in this cable? I don't need much. If the cable were only an inch longer or so, everything would be golden. Is there possibly a longer cable I could use? Any way to get some slack at the tranny end? I've never messed with AW4 cables except for adjusting the TV (kick down) cable.

[Strokermjcomanche]

Maybe bend / fabricate the mounting bracket for the cable at the trans side to give the cable the slack you need. Then fabricate the shift lever/arm at the trans to reach an inch+ further/ closer to the cable end .

 

[HOrnbrod]

You be referring to the #7 lever, si? I don't see that working as the cable is snapped into the #5 adjustment bracket. The distance at the red line can't change as I see it. That sets the gear detent inside.  :hmm:

 

[Strokermjcomanche]

Yes , the number 7 lever . And if the # 5 bracket( if it can be done )is moved to allow an inch + slack in the cable they will be moved equal distances .

[HOrnbrod]

Okay, got it. I'll crawl under tomorrow and see if it's possible. The #5 and #7 are column shift specific and are unobtainium. The cables are still around though. Thanks Adam.

[Strokermjcomanche]

I have the # 7 for sure , the # 5 I'd have to check . You can have what I can find for shipping if you want to modify them .

[HOrnbrod]

Just rechecked the #7 and #5, they are for both floor and column shifts. Even the ZJ and AMC Eagle? use the same parts. And both are readily available if needed.

 

Maybe I'll just hammer an indent slot in the booster for the cable to ride in. Think that would hurt it?   :yes:

[schardein]

_{I'm interested to see how this turns out.  I just converted to the late model windshield reservoir over the weekend and have a '96 mc/booster waiting to go in.  And mine is a column shifter.}

[HOrnbrod]

Try running the shift cable under the booster so it tucks up in the space right next to the firewall when you install. In looking at it, I think it would give a bit more cable slack. I'm just going to keep my cable over the booster as is until (if) it breaks, then install the new one under the booster. Let me know how it works out when you install.    :thumbsup:

[schardein]

I certainly will.  I actually plan to start a build thread one of these days, although my build mostly consists of adding factory options.