727 knob adjustment.........???

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

I can't get the tranny to go into 1st manually......I push down on the button and it will only go to 2nd.  I tried to adjust the knob outward one turn and the button flies off........spring too.  I know there is a flat spot for the allen to set on and I think I can get the knob to hold if I rotate 1/2 turn but that just isn't right.......Are the threads in the plastic button worn to the point that I have lost the adjustment ability?   I know this must sound simple to most folks and it does to me too BUT.....why is it most of the simple things that create the most havac.  ??

[Chryco Psycho]

Yup , you either need to helicoil the knob or replace it to get the adjustment back , crappy design from the factory

[hemiken]

Try taking the knob off completely to see if the shifter is going through the whole shifter range. This will tell you for certain that the shifter is not at fault. And i agree with CP, a fix would be to replace or helicoil it.

[JayBee]

I had to buy another black push button just for that reason.

One day, the old one, flew up like a rocket while my top was down. Thank God I was stopped at a light and it landed on the back seat. I still keep the original (& an allen key) in the glove box, just in case.

[CUDA JAS]

wait what...the **** button has an adjustment???

Ummm, can you explain this for me....so much still to learn!!

Jason

[Katfish]

Same here, had mine apart several times, didn't see any way to adjust?

[Chryco Psycho]

once you release the allen screw locking it in place the whole assy rotates , the outer ball & the inner black knob , the more you tread it on the les the rod is depressed by the black button so you have to thread it on far enough to hold the botton on but not so far you cannot depress the button enough to get below the detent

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

I'm glad someone else has had this issue......well not to wish bad luck on anyone else........OK..........the only place I have found a button for sale seperate from the whole knob assembly is Classic Industries........$8.99 and the shipping is      $9.95.      Anyone wish to chime in.??  Thanks in advance.

[brads70]

I'm glad someone else has had this issue......well not to wish bad luck on anyone else........OK..........the only place I have found a button for sale seperate from the whole knob assembly is Classic Industries........$8.99 and the shipping is      $9.95.      Anyone wish to chime in.??  Thanks in advance.

I just dug through my pile, found a 70 shifter and knob. It's used but yours if you can use it? It's all black?( the push button) threads look intact?  PM me your name and address and I'll pop it in the mail for you?

[Chryco Psycho]

Or it is a good time to upgrade to Steve / Quapmans pistol grip conversion

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

I could convert..........but just to keep it mostly orig......I think I will go with Brads offer.   PM.....on the way.

[brads70]

Or it is a good time to upgrade to Steve / Quapmans pistol grip conversion

That's what I did. I really like the pistol grip!