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| Mike Sanford |
 Aug 19 2013, 09:54 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 15-September 12 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 14,935 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Haven't posted here much. Bought a 74 1.8 last September, it's mostly run well.
Suddenly, driving tonight, reverse is where 2nd should be, 2nd is where 4th used to be, 4th is impossible. Same shift happened to 1-3-5. It's not the smoothest car, I've never been able to shift into first while moving, and had to search for 2nd until I got used to it. I have a bushing kit sitting around but haven't got to it, since the car was completely driveable until tonight. It's been running a little hot, but it was 105F today. Thanks, Mike |
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| SLITS |
Aug 19 2013, 10:01 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Bushings on coupler at the firewall (part of the rear shift rod)... if they're toast you'll have a hell of a time finding gears.
or shift rods went out of adjustment. or firewall bushing Ya gotta get under it and look to see if any have gone south. |
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| SirAndy |
Aug 19 2013, 10:17 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Mike Sanford @ Aug 19 2013, 08:54 PM)  Suddenly, driving tonight, reverse is where 2nd should be, 2nd is where 4th used to be, 4th is impossible. Same shift happened to 1-3-5. My guess would be the shifter coupler cone set screw. When mine came undone i had the same symptoms. The shift coupler is at the rear firewall. Once the screw comes out completely, you won't be able to shift at all. If you still have the rubber boot over the coupler, you might find the screw in there. They're one time use only ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| Mike Sanford |
Aug 19 2013, 10:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 15-September 12 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 14,935 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Probably can't get under it until the weekend. Will let you all know what I find.
Thanks for a head start on where to look. |
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| euro911 |
Aug 19 2013, 11:01 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California 
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Yeah, check all the shifter bushings ... probably should change them all
... and Home Depot has air conditioners on sale now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| nicabr |
Aug 20 2013, 02:11 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 8-June 10 From: Sandviken, Sweden Member No.: 11,825 Region Association: Scandinavia |
I had exactly the same problem last week on my '71 and it turned out that the firewall bushing was in pieces. Installed a new one and now it's so much easier to find the right gear.
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| Steve Snyder |
Aug 20 2013, 05:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Graham, NC Member No.: 9,158 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 20 2013, 12:17 AM) My guess would be the shifter coupler cone set screw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Sir Andy; check that your linkage coupler set screw is tight. If it has come loose, you will need to buy a replacement (only a few bucks). It's an easy fix. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 20 2013, 05:39 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
One time use on cone screws? I guess you guys never heard of blue locktite?
If the Allen head becomes just slightly loose , then I replace it. |
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| rhodyguy |
Aug 20 2013, 07:09 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
the set screw that james (jwest) is offering makes the one time use and locktite history.
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| Mblizzard |
Aug 20 2013, 02:02 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 |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Aug 20 2013, 05:09 AM) the set screw that james (jwest) is offering makes the one time use and locktite history. I saw those just after I installed new ones and order a few extra to keep in the car. These will become the standard I think. |
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