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ETM

3 On the Tree Steering Column

Hello Again,
Been looking though the Documentation an not seeing much about 3 on the tree column anyone have an diagram. So I can look into why I can't get into 2nd gear. If not what would you recommend for an floor shiftier? May need to look into the M5od swap again but want to keep this truck cheap.
Thanks

Eric 1981 F100 - 300 I6 - M5OD Swap 2003 G35 Drift Sedan 6mt RWD - Ricer @OnlyETM Ontario, Canada

Rembrant

Re: 3 On the Tree Steering Column

Gary might have to load up a larger picture...

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

Rembrant

Re: 3 On the Tree Steering Column

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ETM wrote

Hello Again,
Been looking though the Documentation an not seeing much about 3 on the tree column anyone have an diagram. So I can look into why I can't get into 2nd gear. If not what would you recommend for an floor shiftier? May need to look into the M5od swap again but want to keep this truck cheap.
Thanks

Oh, and to my knowledge, this is the only floor shifter still in production...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/huu-3666809

Gary Lewis

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Do you mean load that picture bigger?

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Gary Lewis

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Also, I put a better copy of that illustration on the page at Documentation/Interior/Steering Columns. (Yes, that's where they are. Got a better idea?

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ETM

Re: 3 On the Tree Steering Column

Gary Lewis wrote

Also, I put a better copy of that illustration on the page at Documentation/Interior/Steering Columns. (Yes, that's where they are. Got a better idea? )

Need to get my eyes checked. Seen the auto column and didn't see that one. Thanks

Eric 1981 F100 - 300 I6 - M5OD Swap 2003 G35 Drift Sedan 6mt RWD - Ricer @OnlyETM Ontario, Canada

Gary Lewis

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No prob. I've had that problem plenty of times.

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myrl883

Re: 3 On the Tree Steering Column

If'n you need to see one up close 'n personal, I have one that's complete except for the shift stick. It all appears to be on good condition. The donor truck had a 4 speed in it when I bought it.

Ford Parts Monkey since 1985
1981 F100 Flareside - Black, 302-4V Roller/AOD
1986 F150 Flareside - Medium Fire Red 302/AOD
1989 F150 Standard Cab 4x4 - Dk Shadow Blue 302/AOD
1993 F350 4x4 Crew Cab - 7.3 IDI/ZF-5
I think it's a sickness...

jdavidsmi

Re: 3 On the Tree Steering Column

I learned to drive in a 63 Falcon with 3 on the tree, before I got it it was my mother’s daily drive. Then two of my older sisters learned in it. By the time I got it the shift was a hit and miss. It could get hung up in any gear and to get it out, you had to open the hood and move the shift fork to the neutral position. Lots of fun.

Ended up just needing a bushing replaced.

David,
1984 F150 LX, 4x4 117 wheel base, Engine Code "F" = 302, 5.0 2/B,
Transmission code "A" = 4sp manual New Process model 435
Axle code "19" = 3.55 (ford 8.8) manf. 08/1983, in Norfolk
DSO code "21" AtlantaFactory Air Conditioner, Dash with Gauges
1990 Goldwing 1500
1986 F150 XLT, short bed, 5.0 automatic
2004 F53 Fleetwood Terra motor home
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Home town Viola Tennessee

FuzzFace2

Re: 3 On the Tree Steering Column

68 Dodge van I learned to drive on and you could reach in thru the front grille to the rods and do the same thing. Before that my parents had 65 Dodge vans they had to do it on so I knew how to do it before I started to drive LOL
Dave ----

Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100