A tale of two Shifters, An observation induced query |
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A tale of two Shifters, An observation induced query |
Shivers |
Jun 4 2022, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,675 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Usual story, boy meets car, boy changes stuff and now wants to change stuff again. So I'm going side shift, got some used parts including a shifter., the shifter rod was buggered but the rest was okay. For my tail shifter I put in a short shift kit, it helped, now it was like stirring a small pot of stew instead of a large one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) So I also pulled the tail shifter apart to remove the shifter rod to replace the bad one on the side shifter and maybe pass this short shift kit on. When I finished I noticed this:
Looking at the rest of the pieces that would add length for both shifters, they come out pretty even. So is this why I have had no luck finding a short shift kit for a 73 and up design? Can it go any lower into the tunnel? Looks like the factory did all they could to get a better shift in the later cars. Yup, Rennshift, love to have one but with my budget it would not be prudent. I'd like to make it harder to push the gate over so it isn't so easy to nick reverse . Anyone ever put washers in as shims behind the springs to tighten the tension? Any reason I should not? Thank You |
rhodyguy |
Jun 5 2022, 11:07 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
You need to examine the detention plate in the bottom of the shifter. And also look for a wear spot on the lever. The lever will 'jump' out of 1st/Rev plane and the plate acts as a guide for clean 2nd gear engagement. Stiffer helper springs will not solve the worn dentent plate issue.
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brant |
Jun 5 2022, 12:27 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,739 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You need to examine the detention plate in the bottom of the shifter. And also look for a wear spot on the lever. The lever will 'jump' out of 1st/Rev plane and the plate acts as a guide for clean 2nd gear engagement. Stiffer helper springs will not solve the worn dentent plate issue. I agree Replacing the shifter plate is the first step to improving everything |
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