How do I remove my 13 speed shifter knob?

Discussion in 'Mack Forum' started by gabbyjoe, Nov 17, 2011.

  1. gabbyjoe

    gabbyjoe Bobtail Member

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    I want to take my 13 speed shift knob off, so I can remove the lockout tang, so I can shift the low side. I need specific instructions on how to remove the shift knob. I have no idea on how to take the knob off. Please help!!!
     
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  3. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    >>>> want to take my 13 speed shift knob off,

    Sit on bunk and kick it! :biggrin_2559:
     
  4. Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

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    the top cover should just pop out with little prying. Then 3 little screws. There will be a little ball, don't lose or leave it out.
    I beleive you can't just use the spitter in low range like an 18 speed. I think your chasing a myth. Though taking the shifter apart is pretty simple.
     
  5. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    yup perfect way to make a trans go kaboom !!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  6. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    50 years ???? Don't play with your knob!!!!!
     
  7. dirthaller

    dirthaller Road Train Member

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  8. Mack427

    Mack427 Medium Load Member

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    no if its a Mack 13 you can make it a 18 by breaking the lock out tab or you can go to mack and by a 18sp gear shift and put it on there the exact same trans.
     
  9. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    What ?!..........................................
     
  10. Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

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    Please educate me but I've haven't seen a mack 13/18 speed transmission. Sure it isn't an Eaton Fuller? If so, you can change the knob but the 13 has weaker gears and using the splitter in the low side will break gears. Real bad idea.
     
  11. 07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    You've never seen a 13/18 speed Mack but you know Eaton 13 speed gears are weaker than 18 speeds? Eaton 13 speeds are the same trans as an 18 speed. $500 in parts will change a 13 speed into a 18. They use the same gears.
    Mack has trans from 5 speed thru 13, 15, 18, 20 speeds
     
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