C7TZ-7A216-A Detent Plate for 1968 F-250

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Does anyone have a source for a Detent/Insert part# C7TZ-7A216-A ?
Maybe a work around like modifying another detent to make it work in a 68 F-250 w/C6?

Suggestions are appreciated.

Picture is only for reference and is of a similar Column Shift Detent for a 1965 Falcon -

[basketcase0302]

Doubtful any of these from a boneyard would be much better than the one you're trying to replace.
I knew an old skool guy in SW Florida who was machining his own parts like this to restore Model-A and Model-T Fords-I wouldn't rule that out...

And you can also try Green Sales for an OEM NOS obsolete part like this:
http://www.greensalescompany.com/

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Thanks for the reply Jeff.
My detent is completely gone.

No luck at Green Sales, but I will keep checking with them monthly, thank you.

Read on another forum that a 79 detent plate may work if you do a little drilling?

"I recently installed the shift detent plate I pulled from a 79 Ford F250, and all I had to
do was gently file a tiny bit off of the right side of the plate for it to fit into the slot...
I'm talking a tiny bit. Works like a charm."

At this point i'm willing to try it!

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Possible solution -

I purchased this detent that is made for 1973-1977 Broncos and it fits perfect.
Currently tracking down the two screws that hold it in place then i'll install to see if it works. Fingers crossed!
https://northeastclassicfordparts.com/s ... ronco.html

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Hope someone reads this -
Since my detent is completely missing, I am not sure if the detent mounting hardware is a screw or nut and bolt?

[sargentrs]

IIRC, the screws are countersunk head Phillips machine scews. I believe #6 or #8 fine thread about 1/4" long?

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Sounds about right.
The mystery is that the holes that the screws are supposed to screw into are not threaded?

[sargentrs]

Sure about that? Mine were definitely threaded.