Yes, there is a bulb with a little boot over it. Think its blue.
Steering column gear indicator pointer?
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the bulb is about the size of a mini-mag light(AA batteries) bulb, maybe a little bigger. There is a blue translucent sleeve that slides over it. I took the sleeve off mine as it wasn't very bright, at least to me.'Robert E Lee'
89 GW White w/Cordovan Interior(daughter's DD)
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I assume I take it apart to get to the bulb, right?Current Jeep Fleet:
1993 Wrangler Sahara (YJ) Stock, 52k
1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Black] 4" Lift, 32's, 92k
1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Stock, 60k
1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Restored (for sale)
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Originally posted by asudchimanI assume I take it apart to get to the bulb, right?Fearless
'89 Grand Wagoneer slightly Modified
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you are on Fire"
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Originally posted by FearlessYeah..... on my 89, 2 phillips screws to remove the window and its right there.Current Jeep Fleet:
1993 Wrangler Sahara (YJ) Stock, 52k
1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Black] 4" Lift, 32's, 92k
1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Stock, 60k
1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Restored (for sale)
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Got the part, need help installing
I got the little white part, pulled off the little clip but couldn't get the end of it to fit into what looks like the piece it goes into..I also couldn't get it to fit into the end that you take off the column. Any help would be awesome.1988 GW, everything stock...so far that is
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There is a metal clip that is inside the bump on the cast column cover. That holds the pointer. Once you have the pointer in that clip, you will see how the plastic cover with the gear positions slips on and over the pointer.'Robert E Lee'
89 GW White w/Cordovan Interior(daughter's DD)
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At least 2 different versions were used, probably more.
This version, starting ? and up 'til around '85:
If anyone has an '85 or earlier tilt column gear selector, I'd appreciate a picture from the side. Just trying to understand how far back or forward the pointer sits from its bottom guide. I don't know the first year for this style. Lindel posted that its unique to AMC. '86 and up is a different style. Original (broken) from
Some replacement versions made by MenInBlack gives an idea of the differences. See:
Last edited by nograin; 05-25-2018, 07:35 PM.'85 Grand Wagoneer
360 727auto, NP229
body by beer (PO)
carries wood inside
no "wood" outside
My other car is a fish
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I have a men-in-black pointer in my 79 TH400 and it is super nice. I strongly recommend it...Chuck McTruck 71 J4000
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I almost went the lmc truck route but shipping and tax put it over 20 bucks... which I have a hard time spending that much on a tiny bit of plastic...
so for 12.09 after shipping and tax I'll try this one.. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Shift...ter,51395.html
ps I know I'm a cheap sob, lol1977 J20 w/ the 360 V8 with 304 heads formerly known as "401"....
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Have been following this post for ever as my indicator has been broken forever. Bought the meninblack pointer looks great. My old pointer on my 84 GW is broken off and i don't see a clip anywhere and am really not sure how i'm even going to get the old piece out of the steering column. I have not been able to find a diagram anywhere on this assembly?? Thanks for your help!
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Do the pictures in the later posts here help?
If anyone has an '85 or earlier tilt column gear selector, I'd appreciate a picture from the side. Just trying to understand how far back or forward the pointer sits from its bottom guide. I don't know the first year for this style. Lindel posted that its unique to AMC. '86 and up is a different style. Original (broken) from'85 Grand Wagoneer
360 727auto, NP229
body by beer (PO)
carries wood inside
no "wood" outside
My other car is a fish
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Originally posted by clarkefunkThanks nograin i guess i need to figure out how to extract the broken off piece inside the column. i was thinking the clip was to hold the pointer on the other end rather than on the display piece.
Could try tweezers or a wire (coat hanger or welding rod).
A shop vac might get it out too.'85 Grand Wagoneer
360 727auto, NP229
body by beer (PO)
carries wood inside
no "wood" outside
My other car is a fish
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