 Shifting Problem, Trouble shifting into reverse and sometimes 1st |
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| srohling |
 Oct 12 2009, 12:50 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 19-July 09 From: sc Member No.: 10,584 Region Association: South East States  |
I recently replaced the firewall bushing and rear shift coupling bushing. Since performing the work, it has been increasingly difficult to shift/find reverse. In addition, first has been a little difficult to locate. I am looking for guidance before I jack the car up and climb under. BTW, its a 74 2.0. Any help is appreciated.
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| srohling |
Oct 12 2009, 12:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 19-July 09 From: sc Member No.: 10,584 Region Association: South East States |
Little more information...when I do locate reverse, there is no grinding....I do have a little grinding when going into 1st, but nothing unusual.
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| McMark |
Oct 12 2009, 12:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Try adjusting the shifter. There is a nut at the base of the shifter, accessible through a hole. Carefully loosen the nut and move the shifter to the left (toward the driver) then retighten the nut.
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| ericread |
Oct 12 2009, 02:00 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
OK, you just replaced the bushings. Check the cone screws. You had them out and probably used the same ones upon reinstalling the shifter. I believe the new cone screws come with a dot of thread-locker to ensure they do not back out.
If you plan to re-use the cone screws, dab just a dot of thread-locker juice oin them then snug them tight. Eric Read |
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| 2-OH! |
Oct 12 2009, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
Usually, 1st and Rev. problem is clutch adjustment...
Since you tightend the bushings up, try a clutch adjustment now and see if that helps...If you did not mess with the shifter, the current setting may be OK...Otherwise do the clutch adj. and the shifter adj. as suggested above... 2-OH! |
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| McMark |
Oct 12 2009, 09:43 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Cone screws come with a nylon 'plug' that locks it in place, not thread locker. I've heard too many stories and dealt with too many cars with loctite on the threads. Brand new cone screws are the best bet.
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| ericread |
Oct 12 2009, 11:27 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(McMark @ Oct 12 2009, 08:43 PM)  Cone screws come with a nylon 'plug' that locks it in place, not thread locker. I've heard too many stories and dealt with too many cars with loctite on the threads. Brand new cone screws are the best bet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's not that I disagree, it's just that my main point was to check if the cone screws are tight. If they have loosened, tighten them, then immediately go inside and order a new set as McMark advises. Eric |
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| srohling |
Oct 13 2009, 11:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 19-July 09 From: sc Member No.: 10,584 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks guys for all your help. The cone screw had come loose. Its tightened and new ones ordered!!!
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| ericread |
Oct 13 2009, 05:23 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(srohling @ Oct 13 2009, 10:12 AM) Thanks guys for all your help. The cone screw had come loose. Its tightened and new ones ordered!!! HAHAHA!!!! I WIN!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Eric (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 13 2009, 06:26 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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No lock tite, ever.
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| SirAndy |
Oct 13 2009, 06:29 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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| elsargento |
Oct 13 2009, 06:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 9-September 06 From: Topanga, California Member No.: 6,802 |
Just replaced all the bushings and the old cones looked good. Tighten the piss out of them and all seems ok for now. But will remember this thread..lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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