Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
What's broken about the current shifter? If it's that the lever moves through it's range without any cable movement, or ratchet involvement, happening then the shifter might just need to be solvent cleaned/flushed then relubed. Andy
The shift lever is loose, it wobbles, and it doesn't engage the ratchet in the shifter body. It seems like its been forced, or it fell on the shifter and broke it.
Thanks everyone for the replies. The bike is a junker and I'm trying to keep it alive. I'll probably end up giving it to some kid.