Cass944

holy crap this thread is still around

86 951 Driver

Old school bump. I am wanting to fix this problem soon. Can I unbolt the shifter rod move it up and then Drill it out bigger with a 7/16'' bit and put a piece of brass in it.

Does that articulated rod on the transmission cause much slop at the shifter? If so what can be done to fix that? If I could I would like to fix all the slop I can besides the actual shifter. (Will be replacing soon)

KuHL 951

You can do it in the car. Pull it forward and up. I used a C-clamp to keep it in place while I drilled. Try the smallest drill bit that won't pass through the top of the shift rod first and work up from there depending if you are doing the brass sleeve or plastic bushing method. Just lay some towels out to catch the cuttings and drill from the passenger side. Remember, if your shift lever pin is barrel shaped and worn all this work will be for nothing.

86 951 Driver

So can I drill it out a little bit and then just use the plastic bushings to shim it instead of the brass deal?

KuHL 951

Yes, if you have a good straight pin on the shift lever and follow the instructions from the linked Dieter site from several years ago.

86 951 Driver

I thought you were supposed to use both? I guess that wasn't correct.

Jeff N.

Just to add to this thread - here's a few pics from my fix.

Here's the entire shifter linkage end to end. Big buzzard.



Here's plastic aft block. This part wears and allows lateral play.



Here's the fix. Get an aluminum shift block from Dan at Stuttgart Motors.



Installed.



Now to fix the front linkage using Deiter's fix. You can see the egged out lever.




All fixed. This took a bit of work but was worth it. Hear you can do this in the car but I did it on the bench using a drill press.



Can't wait to get it back in the car. There is no - and I mean NO - play in this setup. I must have had at least 1 1/2 inches of lateral play before this.

Hope this inspires someone else.....been waiting a while to do this fix!

po9rs4ch4e

not exactly on topic for this thread but in the pics on the first page, what is the black wire that is attached to the trans, it is connected in the first pic and disconnected in the second one, wiring?....any help is appreciated, thanks

Jeff N.

Speedo reference sensor.

944Ross

I believe you are refering to the speedometer bundle, for late models that use electronic speedo. Early don't have it. (edit: Jeff types a little faster)

n_hall

does anyone know the price of the stuttgart motors shift block? or does it always vary based on material prices at the time (made to order).

Jeff N.

about $75 or so last time I checked. Call Dan with link above...

rgs944

I fixed a sloppy shifter today with the info in this thread. My problem was under the shift boot. Went to Ace hardware and found a nylon bushing that fit the male end perfect. Then I took a bench grinder to the outside of the bushing untill it was small enough to fit in the female portion of the shift rod. Had to get it almost paper thing before it went in. This tightened it up like brand new and the nylon should last a long time. .53 cent fix and about 1 hour in total time, that included the trip to Ace.

rgs944

I forgot to add that my shifter was sloppy from side to side. It your shifter is sloppy forward to back your problem might be back at the transaxle shift block.

ThirdPedal

Jeff, any idea if the shifter block can be installed while the linkage is on the car? I just got my 951, and the sloppy shifter is driving me nuts! I already checked the shifter lever, and the problem is definitely in the back, but I can find anything to tighten, and it's almost impossible to reach the nut on the transmission side.