Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance short shifter

Does anybody who is firmiliar with the B&M shifter know if that cylindrical portion between the shift knob and the reverse lock out mechanism is part of the knob or the reverse lock out mechanism itself?

that is a seperate piece which when lifted, clears the reverse lock-out block. It's held in place with a spring pin, which passes thru the main body of the shifter. There's a long slot on the barrel that allows it to slide up & down on the pin.

I was actually referring to the cylindrical portion directly above the piece thats actually lifted to put the shfiter into reverse. After posting that message i realized that that section was necessary in order to give the reverse lockout room to move upward. Basically I answered my own question. That being said, I still havent been offered a good source for finding the OEM leather Cougar shift knob with the aluminum insert. I was given an email adress, but the guy didnt respond. Id appreciate any input as to where to find it

I got my Steeda short shifter in the mail today and Im pretty sure installation will be easy once i get in there, but I dont know how to remove the shift boot/center console or whatever it takes to get to the internals of the shiftin gmechanism. Any help>