How to fix a sloppy shifter?
11-20-2008, 03:52 AM
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I did it without even disconnecting it from the tranny. This was on an early car, so maybe the early console offers more clearance than the late one. I put the rod into 1st gear so it was forward and tilted a bit skyward. It's probably better to listen to Steve though and do it the right way.
11-20-2008, 06:39 AM
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I did it without even disconnecting it from the tranny. This was on an early car, so maybe the early console offers more clearance than the late one. I put the rod into 1st gear so it was forward and tilted a bit skyward. It's probably better to listen to Steve though and do it the right way.
11-20-2008, 09:15 AM
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Lots, I did cut my shift lever and welded in a new pin as mine was severely worn. It's a very simple thing to do. Also you can use plastic bushings that someone posted came from a 924, I've not yet tried this. You can also drill out the shift rod some to fit thin bronze bushing in there....etc, etc..
Or you could just spend $50 on a new OEM shifter and also buy the new pushings and clip and you're good for another 15-20 years.
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...7.711.205d.htm
11-20-2008, 09:23 AM
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Or you could just spend $50 on a new OEM shifter and also buy the new pushings and clip and you're good for another 15-20 years.
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...7.711.205d.htm
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...7.711.205d.htm
11-20-2008, 11:29 AM
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Or you could just spend $50 on a new OEM shifter and also buy the new pushings and clip and you're good for another 15-20 years.
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...7.711.205d.htm
11-20-2008, 01:26 PM
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I cut out a piece above the pin..under where the **** goes and welded in below the pin to raise the pin higher but leave the **** at the same place. It helped a little but not as much as I liked. I wouldn't bother unless you bored and have an extra lever lying around just in case. I was just experimenting with that and some other things for an entirely new shift mechanism I am making.
