Side Shift Adjustment, Search and have Dr Evils NOTES But shifting still is crap |
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Side Shift Adjustment, Search and have Dr Evils NOTES But shifting still is crap |
Mblizzard |
Mar 3 2013, 06:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
OK! I searched the board, got Dr Evils notes. Replaced every bushing. Even the firewall bushing and lubed everything well. Studied everything for broken mounts or transmission ears. Read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Made multiple attempts to adjust and it shifts like crap. I must really suck at this!
I can get first and reverse but every thing is still a mystery. It seems like going from first to second always winds up in 4th. Yes I did the 3rd 2nd alignment sequester by Dr Evil multiple times with the same results. So I must be doing something wrong. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Or the shifter is bad. Looking at the shifter it is worn and certainly will require replacement at some point but it seems to be functioning as intended. I guess in the adjustment process I did verify the gears at the transmission but I am confused as how to "adjust to where a gear should be." Also the directions say to secure the shift rod in the tunnel while you tighten the pinch nut. But with the new bushings there is some resistance to movement. Not binding any where just new. So what am I missing? Should I drink while making the adjustments? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
timothy_nd28 |
Mar 4 2013, 04:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm pretty sure that this is your problem. I too, extended the shift rod parallel to the floor, and it didn't flex. After taking it apart and lubing it up, gravity was enough for the shift rod to flex, when held parallel to the ground. I then reassembled everything back into the car, and had it adjusted correctly within 5 mins. Before lubing that joint, I spent many hours adjusting, trying to find that g spot. Good luck!
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poorsche914 |
Mar 4 2013, 04:53 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,091 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Mike - If you get to the point where you would like to replace the shifter, give me a shout as I have an extra one. I work in Bearden during the week so maybe you could swing by and pick it up.
steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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