Thanks! I finally was able to get the shifter out once I knew what to look for. I put it in water on and off for about 30 mins. I still can't seem to get the knob off, but the bottom does seem looser and a substance started to collect on the stick while it was boiling for awhile, may have been the glue. I'm going to give it another go with a vice grip and try that way. Otherwise I may just stop, I don't know enough to be able to cut anything out it without fear of breaking something.