The shifter is turning

[HossDiesel]

My shifter is doing a slow 360 and i cant turn it back around, is this normal???

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99 quad cab 4x4 5spd 355 gears sandstone color K&N air filter starit pipe spray in bed liner
goose neck ball, autometer boost and egt on a piller mount and an alpine cd player- theres nothig like the smell of Diesel in the morning.

 

[Thomas]

I imagine it's the insert in the top of the knob. Press hard on the insert using your palm while you turn the insert.

 

[Blu-meanie]

It's normal, mine is on it's third revolution. Makes you wonder though.

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2001 2500 Quadcab, 155" WB, Bright Blue, 6 spd, 410 posi, heated leather (for us older types).

 

[Great White]

Mine just finished it's second rev. First knob I tried to "tighten" and broke something inside resulting in an annoying rattle.
Let it spin.....
Rich

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2001. 5 2500 ETH/DEE 4x4,Patriot Blue over Silver,Camper pkg, Trailerpkg,3. 54LSD, Agate Leather,Stainless Smitty Bars,Tow hooks,Amsoil,Window Fix... ... ... Born on 5/19/00

 

[Texas Diesel]

Pry out the shift pattern plate and there is a jam nut underneath INSIDE the shift knob. Tighten the jam nut and pop the shift pattern plate back in. No more rotations or rattles.

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2001. 5 SLT QC SB 4X3 (open front diff), 6 speed, HO, LSD, 241HD, 3. 54, camper special, power everything, trip thingy, REAL bumpers, green/silver, Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, trailer tow pkg, nicknamed "house payment"

 

[Loren]

Hoss,

I found with my truck that it wasn't the knob, just the little insert that shows the shift pattern, as Thomas says. I could re-align it by twisting it back into place, but it would turn again.

I finally solved this problem by prying it out and putting just a SMALL AMOUNT of RTV silicone glue at one spot on the edge. I haven't had to remove it since gluing it down, but I'm pretty sure that I will be able to pry it out even with the glue in that one spot. I suspect that you could probably pry the knob away from the insert and push some glue into the gap with a toothpick without even removing the insert.

Mine hasn't turned since.

Loren

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2000 Quad Cab, 4x4, short bed, six-speed: U. S. Gear exhaust brake, MileMarker Select Drive viscous coupling, Velvet-Ride spring shackles, Painless Wiring circuit box, Optima yellow-top batteries, Super-Glide 5th wheel hitch, Reese folding ball gooseneck hitch, Drawtite front hitch receiver, Tekonsha Sentinel brake controller, Westin nerf bars, Clarion sound system ***
1995 Standard Cab, 4x4, long bed, automatic: Firestone Ride-Rite air springs, torque converter lock-up switch, 4" cat-back exhaust, Reese 20K 5th wheel hitch, Reese gooseneck hitch, Hayes Micro Control trailer brake controller, 100 gallon bed-mounted fuel tank with 12 volt electric pump & fill nozzle, Swiss Cap fiberglass cap, ICI chrome nerf bars ***
Towing: 1995 Avion fifth-wheel (33. 5', 14,000 lbs) (belongs to a friend), 1996 Holiday Rambler (32', approximately 6000 lbs), 16' flatbed, 34' gooseneck race car trailer.

 

[HossDiesel]

Thanks alot for all the info, i will try and tightin that jam nut tomorrow and if that anit it then i will just let it spin, thanks again.

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99 quad cab 4x4 5spd 355 gears sandstone color K&N air filter starit pipe spray in bed liner
goose neck ball, autometer boost and egt on a piller mount and an alpine cd player- theres nothig like the smell of Diesel in the morning.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

You mean you didn't read the owners manual. That is designed that way. Depending on whether you are on the 3750 miles service interval or the 7500 miles interval, you will want to watch for one turn or two turns before servicing. It also prevents would be thiefs from being able to figure out the shift pattern, at least for a large part of the month.

Shelby

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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 12310 miles as of 05-01-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[Barry]

It took 12,000 miles for the first rotation. I am almost to 40,000 and it is not quite thru the second rotation. So much for the service theory... ... .....

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2001 2500 QC, ETH/DEE,4:10s,LSD,EZ with elbow(28psi)Stage 1 injectors from Carl,Boost/Pyro Guages,4" Turbo back,BD Brake,Mag-Hytec Cover,Kleen Wheels,Energy Release,125 gal. fuel,20K Reese. 31,000 Miles on 03/01/01 TDR Grille Badge(Auto/Truck/RV Dealer)Honda GL 1500 SE Pearl White for fun.

 

[Karl2500]

Mine has one turn in 11K miles I stabbed myself in the hand at a stoplight trying to pry the disc with a knife. So now I just leave it alone.

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'01 2500 All stock ( for now) 4X4, HO, 6sp, Quad, tow, camper special,SLT 4:10s

 

[Straight6Jeff]

One question: does it rotate counter-clockwise above the equator, and clockwise below #ad

 

[Jetson]

I don't know which direction it spins, but I heard if you put one foot on the floor it'll stop. #ad

 

[Bad340fish]

Jetson thats only on weekends lol #ad

Clark

 

[Blu-meanie]

Originally posted by VeeTenJeff:
One question: does it rotate counter-clockwise above the equator, and clockwise below #ad

It's definitely Clockwise above the equator, and CCW below. You can bet on it... .

 

[dmurdock]

Barry, only 2 turns in 40k?!?! Check fritz's site, there is a TSB out on slow-turning shift indicators (be prepared for a wait, repair involves removal of rear bumper and vanity light).

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'01 Eth 3500 4x4, Amsoil air filter, AutoMeter boost & egt on pillar mount, Pacbrake used to stop a '00 Prowler 27' 5'er super slide every chance I get! See My Truck and also be sure to read What tools & methods to use for an easy 1st oil change!!!
"Be happy you don't get all the government you pay for. " -W. C. Fields

 

[SOLER]

LOL!! I tried to get mine fixed under warrenty, but the dealer said that I voided the warrenty due to my stereo mods!! I'm my own warrenty station #ad
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Shane Oler
'01 2500 4X4 QC, ETH/DEE, Dark Garnet/Camel, Autometer (made for Diesel Dynamics) Pyro (pre-turbo)and Boost Pillar mount, PE EZ, Cobra CB w/ Dual 4' Firestik II's, 4" DD exhaust, K&N, BIG-O 255/85R16 AT's, Custom stereo (nothing stock), Genuine Steel* Grill gaurd and nerf bars, 20K Reese 5er hitch

Other: '70 Olds Vista Cruiser 455 (future resto project)
30' Sandpiper 5er Super Slide bunkhouse(about 10k lbs. )

 

[David Wheeler]

Funny thing... I just noticed today that mine was obviously turning. Finding this thread gave me hope... . until I started reading the latter posts #ad
I've still got tears in my eyes from laughing so hard #ad
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Cheers!

David

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2001 3500 SLT, 4X4, ETH Cummins/DEE, LSD, 3. 54, Quad Cab, Long Bed, Agate, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Additional Body Molding on Bed, Line-X bed-liner.

"REAL TRUCKS RATTLE!!"