NV3500 Shift Shaft fix ideas???

[FixItUpJack]

Hi guys,
My buddy just bought an 1988 Chevy Cheyenne 4.3 manual for his 16 year old son. It broke the shift shaft socket pin 2 weeks ago and we were able to repair it temporarily with a cut down nail, but now the nail sheared off also.
What have you guys done to replace this shift shaft socket pin in a more permanent way? It sure seems like a small pin to receive so much torque. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated.
FixItUpJack

 

[shift5]

Find a grade 8 bolt?

Nails do NOT have sheer strength.

 

[FixItUpJack]

Yes, I know that, but then what's the alternative? I can't even find an oem part online. It's such a small diameter I don't know what else to use. Has anybody drilled it out for a larger pin or something?

 

[RichLo]

A dowel pin at any local hardware store. They are press-fit so you'll need a C-clamp or large vice grips to get it in

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