bgoetz

I am installing my Numeric shifter, engine is out and is at FSI so I can’t actually “feel” how it feels. There are adjustments on the numeric for the cables. Should I wait to put the counsel back to check the adjustment? Has anyone had to make adjustments to the cables? If so how did you determine what needed adjusted? Just really trying to figure out if I should stop after putting the shifter in and wait to put it back together until I can drive it.

Wayne Smith

Personally taking the console back apart is easy. I'd button it up for the satisfaction of "completing" the job and so no parts get lost.

And, FWIW, on the three shifters I've worked on for friends there was no need to make adjustments.

jonan

From what i remember...the install guide says connect trans side first before connecting the shifter...you need to make sure cable extends and retracts further than the pivoting arms on trans that control which gear you're in...once clearanced properly then you connect the shifter and adjust screws on shifter side to ensure shift **** is centered correctly in shift housing

Scalp_em

You will like the Numeric shifter, I really like mine and I keep it in the middle setting….as for cables I kept the stock ones in and got the Function First cable ends and for me it feels perfect…just some food for thought. After install it felt a little tight but it broke in and now feels perfect.

jonan

100% this! I kept it on longest throw setting...after comparing longest setting to stock throw it seemed prettt similar...i just wanted to get rid of all the play and not reduce throw in any way...

bgoetz

I actually do already have the FF cable inserts and am sticking with stock cables.

I left everything apart and am going to take the time to clean things up. I know it is easy to take back apart, I am just always afraid of busting a plastic clip or something. I figured once I get the engine back in I will see how it feels and make any needed adjustments. If I don’t need any I will just button it all back up.

Getting anxious to get this thing back on the road!!

jonan

Id HIGHLY recommend getting a new starter and alternator cable and installing it BEFORE you put motor in...i was a bit too excited and skipped doing this because i was waiting a year to get my 4.0 M97 back...which was a stupid move because i had a new starter and cable on my workbench and figured id squeeze as much life as i could out of older cable and starter...

After putting motor in, the first place i drove to was the gas station...and of course...when i tried to start car again it BARELY started...only struggles when hot...so now a 10 minute job with motor out is going to take me four hours 😅

bgoetz

Yeah we are doing the cable and they will check the starter.

Are you sure it isn’t your battery? I heard Jake mention this could be an issue with the higher compression 4.0 builds.

jonan

Jake is 2billion% right...you can't rush success

jonan

sadly i already replaced battery and cleaned all the grounds...

997.2GTS

Don't worry about how to adjust the Numeric shifter, just do it after the cable ends are back on the gearbox. Adjusting the Numeric is as simple as placing the transmission in neutral, then adjusting each cable until the gearstick stands perfectly upright. That's it. You'll find it to be one of the easiest tasks to do.

JasonKM

Jonan, have you thought about cleaning or replacing the ground stud first. Have a read of this thread https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-resolved.html

jonan

Already found that thread and it didnt fix my problem...it was fun doing this in 108f TX heat, upside down with my butt on the seat headrests though 🤪

jonan

Just got new starter, alternator, and starter/alternator ground cable in...starter turns over faster than a machine gun and motor turns on just as quickly...no more chugachugachugachugavrooooom slow trainlike starts 🤪