FM145 Shifter Solutions

87Bronc2 · Nov 23, 2009

I have searched the threads and have found 1 solution to the sloppy shifter on the FM145. My plastic ball keeps coming off and falling into the tranny, and the plastic cup on top is broken in half. I have searched the junkyards in a 3 hour radius from me and all the shifters have already been snagged. Hurst nor B&M to my knowledge makes shifters for these. Before I started getting creative with the welder, I wanted to see if anybody else had solved this common problem.

87Bronc2 · Nov 23, 2009

I am just going to purchase a new one. I was just quoted $75.00 for the whole new shifter assembly from Green Sales. They have a lot of the older Ford items in stock, anything that you can get from the stealership, at about half the price. http://www.greensalescompany.com/

4bangerranger · Nov 25, 2009

Man I wish I had known that! I just bought one from my local Dealership and it cost me $114.00. I really didnt think that was too bad though. I work in a machine shop so I am going to repair my old shifter. My plastic ball is long gone so I am going to make a new one for it.
Thanks for the info! :icon_thumby:

87Bronc2 · Nov 25, 2009

4bangerranger said:
Man I wish I had known that! I just bought one from my local Dealership and it cost me $114.00. I really didnt think that was too bad though. I work in a machine shop so I am going to repair my old shifter. My plastic ball is long gone so I am going to make a new one for it.
Thanks for the info!

Yea, Green Sales is in Cincinnati too. Right there in your state. Awesome guys to work with, im impressed. I called them at 4:30pm on Monday, they had it shipping out that day. I know our ups man picks up everyday at 4:30, so how they did it, I am unsure. I would have welded a nice brass ball onto the bottom of the shifter, but realized that the white cup that is supposed to be there was broke in half. And the previous owner after doing the body lift, made the decision to extend the shifter by a piece of galvanized water pipe, left the threads on and all, and topped it off with a giant metal ball that he painted gold. Oh the hideous things people do to their vehicles.

jps12872 · Jun 7, 2010

Ford FM145 FM146 TK4 TK5 Transmission Shifter Mitsubishi Toyo Koygo

My Truck: 1987 Bronco II 4x4 2.9 with Ford FM145 12 Bolt pan Transmission

Local Dealerships Quoted me prices from $281-$350 for new complete shifter Assembly.

Just bought complete Shift stick housing, Shifter Assembly, and Shift stick at T&B Transmission & Gear ( http://www.tbtrans.com) I got the whole setup, all I need to do is add my shift knob. Total Price was $129.00 + $11.00 Shipping to California.

Here are some link to help you find parts

Rebuilt kits - Just select your Trans type and year.
http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog/manual_transmission_overhaul_kits/ford_truck.html

Shifter Assembly @ T&B Transmission & Gear
http://www.tbtrans.com/used_gears_and_parts.htm

More Transmission parts
http://www.greensalescompany.com/

Best thing is to call them for more specific info

let me know if this helps you guys

Worse comes to worse make your own parts :icon_welder:

FM145 Shifter Solutions

87Bronc2

New Member

87Bronc2

New Member

4bangerranger

New Member

87Bronc2

New Member

jps12872

New Member

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Members online

Member & Vendor Upgrades

Latest posts

Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Amazon Deals