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Posted by: porsche-tom May 30 2016, 11:07 AM

So I have had problems shifting lately so I got the bushing kit from AutoAtlanta. I am following the 914 forum on this and mine does not look like the one he is working on am I missing something or is there a difference in the two?? (72 tailshift)

Posted by: porsche-tom May 30 2016, 11:08 AM

Posted by: ndfrigi May 30 2016, 11:34 AM

QUOTE(porsche-tom @ May 30 2016, 10:07 AM)

So I have had problems shifting lately so I got the bushing kit from AutoAtlanta. I am following the 914 forum on this and mine does not look like the one he is working on am I missing something or is there a difference in the two?? (72 tailshift)

Posted by: porsche-tom May 30 2016, 11:48 AM

I might be misinformed I thought this was a tail shift??

Posted by: ndfrigi May 30 2016, 11:54 AM

QUOTE(porsche-tom @ May 30 2016, 10:48 AM)

I might be misinformed I thought this was a tail shift??

Posted by: porsche-tom May 30 2016, 11:59 AM

Well I guess that's good news. Apparently I have a frankincar. I have one last question how is the shifter removed (again mine looks a little different) you have been very helpful.thanks

Posted by: Bartlett 914 May 30 2016, 12:35 PM

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ May 30 2016, 12:34 PM)

QUOTE(porsche-tom @ May 30 2016, 10:07 AM)

So I have had problems shifting lately so I got the bushing kit from AutoAtlanta. I am following the 914 forum on this and mine does not look like the one he is working on am I missing something or is there a difference in the two?? (72 tailshift)

1st picture shows an original tail shift converted to side shift.

Posted by: gereed75 May 30 2016, 12:40 PM

That is a stock shifter with the Weltmiester short shift kit. The shift rod that goes through the tunnel can be removed from the shifter by loosening the 13mm hex head pinch bolt just behind the shifter. This bolt will be posisitioned vertically and accessed through the opening on the back of the shifter just ahead of the heater lever.

Loosen that bolt and pull the shifter aft. The rod will fall out of the arm under the shifter.

It does look like you need new bushings in your U coupling. While at it, also replace the one back in the shift console. All of these are available from the Pelican, 914rubber or Tangerine Racing.

Install the new bushings and reassemble. There should be multiple threads showing how the reassembly and adjust is done. You will need to remove the console box between the seats and remove the single screw holding a roughly 4" square assess cover to get it done. Good luck. Not a hard job.