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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Shifter in 4th position for engine removal?

Posted by: MikeM May 21 2019, 09:14 AM

Hi all...did I read somewhere that leaving the shifter in 4th before removing the rear shift rod is advantageous for some reason? Does that maintain your shifter adjustment or something?
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Thanks

Posted by: VaccaRabite May 21 2019, 09:19 AM

The shifter is unhooked and the shift bar at the firewall is removed for engine removal. It makes positively no difference what gear its in.

Zach

Posted by: VaccaRabite May 21 2019, 09:34 AM

As to adjustment of the shifter. In theory the cone screws maintain the same geometry of the shift rod on re-assembly. Keep in mind that the cone screws are single use items, and need to be replaced once they are removed.

In practice, it is always possible that some fine tuning to the shifter may need to happen after engine re-installation. Usually you are good, but not always. Especially if you have replaced a worn item (like a worn out cone screw or a roached bushing).

Zach

Posted by: MikeM May 21 2019, 10:05 AM

Thanks Zach...good points.
I was just trying to avoid carpet and console hassles!!
Mike

Posted by: mepstein May 21 2019, 10:42 AM

Mark the rod before removal to make install and adjustment easier.

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