tanda62 Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I am in the process of rebuilding my automatic shifter and have run across an issue. The shift rod (part number 1557319) I received from Studebaker International is about 3 inches shorter than the rod that was in the car, please see attached picture. I looked in vain to find the proper length of this rod in the parts and workshop manuals along with a google search and search of this site. Does anyone know the proper length of this rod? Thanks for your help, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tanda62 Posted October 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Thank you for the measurement. The one I took out of the car matches the 19.5 inches you show and the one from SI is only 16.5 inches. Looks like I will be cleaning up the rod I took out and will be using it. Thanks again, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourward Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I just replaced mine because it dragged out from the car when it was towed, and it bent. 19 1/2 inches. I got it from Studebaker West. Russ, very nice guy. Couldn't find one, apparently this was the only one left in the country. NOS, fair price, fit right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda62 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Got my shifter all painted and reassembled with some new parts and new rubber. I used high temp black paint and did the back up switch in white, the starter cut out in red for easy identification in the future. Also painted the shift rod yellow to make it easier to see under the car when it comes time to attach it to the transmission. All the new screws and bolts are stainless steel . Since all of the original studs broke during disassembly they have been replaced with stainless steel bolts. The cut outs in the cover that fits over this is large enough to accommodate the bolt heads which is nice. Another step closer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjo Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Looks great. I did the same thing but still can't find a bulb that fits. I do not have the metal dome with a small hole that goes over the light bulb. What solution do you have for shifter position indication? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda62 Posted November 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 I do not have a source for the metal dome, luckily I have mine, hope you can locate one. As far as the bulb, I am changing all my lights to LED. While I have not ordered it yet, this is the bulb I plan to use for the shifter. https://www.superbrightleds.com/led-light-bulbs-universal-finder/miniature-and-subminiature-bulbs/ba9s-led-bulb-1-led-ba9s-retrofit-classic-car-bulb-ba9s-x-xvac-car+volts-12V~ACDC+color-Cool~6000K+packamt-Single Hope this helps, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjo Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 1:04 PM, tanda62 said: I do not have a source for the metal dome, luckily I have mine, hope you can locate one. As far as the bulb, I am changing all my lights to LED. While I have not ordered it yet, this is the bulb I plan to use for the shifter. https://www.superbrightleds.com/led-light-bulbs-universal-finder/miniature-and-subminiature-bulbs/ba9s-led-bulb-1-led-ba9s-retrofit-classic-car-bulb-ba9s-x-xvac-car+volts-12V~ACDC+color-Cool~6000K+packamt-Single Hope this helps, Tom That bulb might fit indeed but I like the red color and stay with the original bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda62 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Maybe try this one? https://instockmotorsports.com/omc-308165-ge-1445-small-red-bulb-nos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourward Posted November 5, 2023 Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 I took my NSS apart and cleaned up the contacts, a fairly easy job, I was worried it wouldn't be. Now, I have to get the wires attached more firmly. I had a mechanic solder them on, but one came apart when I handled it. I see your wires and connectors look new. Did you attach them and find a new connector? If so, how did you attach them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda62 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 The switch is a new one and came with the wires. There is a weatherproof rubberized coating over the wires so not sure how they are attached. Hope you are able to get yours attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjo Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 3:05 PM, tanda62 said: Maybe try this one? https://instockmotorsports.com/omc-308165-ge-1445-small-red-bulb-nos/ Year, but not for 11 dollar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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