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Top end of shift lever is stripped/rusted away. What should be here? I will need to weld up and restore. Wondering what original condition was? I would guess 5/16” fine female thread?

I think what you are seeing is what's left of the shifter knob, just heat it up and it should unscrew.
3/8-24 male thread is what should be there.

Bob

OK thanks, I’ll take a closer look.

5/16 - 24.
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/Sear ... ift%20knob

There we go, even got a part number. Thanks again guys.I put penetrating oil on it and will give it a try, might take a little heat.

Bob C wrote: ↑

November 14th, 2019, 8:32 am

I think what you are seeing is what's left of the shifter knob, just heat it up and it should unscrew.
3/8-24 male thread is what should be there. Bob

The Snyder's link is https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/Prod ... hByKeyword for the four-speed. And yes threads are 3/8-24 (not 5/16-24 - for three-speed transmission).

This knob recat as a BB part in the V8 era was also used on some of the 8N Ford tractors circa 1950 and is available from Steiner tractor at a lower price. I haven't viewed the Steiner example for authenticity.

Rural King PN 591044 “Ford tractor all 4 & 5 speed 1950-1964”. $5.99
Tried to post photo but can’t?

$5.99 @ Rural King