Splitting shift lever

bspeth

Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Aug 30, 2013
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Didn't read far enough in the manual where it says apply heat to soften the thread lock on the screw that secures the shift lever. Broke half of the screw off. A few of you said that you split the lever to remove it in a case like this.What tool do you use and do you split it just beside the screw hole? thank you-B
 

Fishermark

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Just hit it with a sharp cold chisel where the screw broke off. It should break off pretty easily. Might drill another hole if necessary - just don't go so deep that you mess up the shift shaft itself.
 
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