Broken shift collars, yes plural.

[ta TACO]

OK, so I bought a new column for my 68 f-250 since the one it was damaged from extreme neglect. I started to paint the new column and noticed that slot on the collar for the shift tab on the shift tub had cracked on one side. So I went to grab the other one and that one too is broken. Is this a common occurrence? I have only looked at 2 collars, but I'm 0-2. What are the chances? I believe the collar is aluminum, so I cannot weld it. Even if it's not aluminum, I don't think it could be welded, at least not by me . This SUCKS!

[ta TACO]

I'm trying to get some pics, but I can't get my computer to find the camera. As soon I get it to work i'll put them up. I noticed that the cracks are on the top area. So what I'm thinking is that it's from putting the truck in park over and over.

[fordman]

they usually have the pin hole wear out before anything else goes bad

[ta TACO]

Yeah, the pin hole on the one I got from the junk yard is wallowed out pretty bad. Are the shift collars the same for manual and auto?

[fordman]

no they are different. 3 spd is different than auto. and floor shift doesnt have the shift bud on it for the shifter.

[ta TACO]

OK. I'm off to the wrecking yard, AGAIN!

[ezernut9mm]

it's so common that it is probably one of the most sold after market parts. i don't think they ever stopped making them, at least i can always remember being able to buy them.

[ta TACO]

Is there a difference between DC and Carolina Classics other than $50.00?