kflorquist

The centering spring on my shifter is going bad. Shifting from 2 to 3 is particularly tricky, as the shifter no longer automatically goes to the 3-4 plane.

Can this be fixed from the top? I just had the engine/clutch out of the car this summer and don't want to repeat that if I can avoid it.

Thanks!

kflorquist

Any ideas...?

Rocket Rob

Are you sure its not a linkage problem? I had a worn ball cup at the bottom of the shifter. It made the shifting difficult. After changing it, the shift feel was worlds better. You may want to disconnect the linkage from the tranny to isolate the problem, if you haven't already done so.

Wachuko

+1 check that first. If in luck, all you will need is to change the bushings in the shifter assembly.

Wachuko

Here:

Shifting problems-1

Shifting problems-2

johnsjmc

There are no centering springs on the linkage or shifter ,only internal . I would check for worn linkage as above.

kflorquist

Thanks to everyone. Looks like I have another weekend project to keep me busy!