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> Sloppy shifter, how do you finally fix this?
brooks944
post Dec 21 2014, 03:48 PM
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I can move my shifter quite a bit in every direction. Already tried the JB weld fix a couple of times but it still gets loose. I don't have a welder, what is the next best way to fix this?

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post Dec 21 2014, 04:25 PM
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Side shifter? Firewall bushings, cup washer & new bushings on side plate, and new conical screws. Shift it by the shift lever on the trans by hand to see if there is any internal slop.
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post Dec 21 2014, 04:35 PM
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JB Weld? So it is not your bushings but your shifter shaft is busted.

Put a WTB in classifies. Be sure to state for side or rear shifter.
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post Dec 21 2014, 04:49 PM
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do you know any one with a wire feed welder?

you can disassemble the shift lever assembly and file/grind a couple of spots to spot weld the pivot ball on the lever, the dress the weld and reassemble.

I did this and it only toke about 45min to do so.
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post Dec 21 2014, 05:29 PM
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My car is a 75, and I am new to 914's is that a side shifter?

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post Dec 21 2014, 05:34 PM
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Yep, that's a side shifter. If you don't want to weld a part pm Gerald Shaffer here. He's on your side of the country. Otherwise, Bdstone here but he is on the West Coast.
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post Dec 21 2014, 05:36 PM
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What and where are you welding?

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post Dec 21 2014, 05:52 PM
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if you disassemble the shifter you will see the pivot ball was epoxied to the sift lever, this is where you will file/grind in to the ball and lever a flat spot or two to weld at and then dress the weld to make it blend it to the lever and ball.
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post Dec 21 2014, 06:23 PM
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what's your time worth? buy a good used one, replace the 2 bushings that cradle the ball on the lever and put it in the car. 0 down time. the 2 bushings make a big difference with the shifting.
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post Dec 23 2014, 10:15 AM
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One solution I found is to utilize an old steering shaft. Take the u-joint off to use at the shaft coming out of the firewall. It uses the same diameter shaft. You will need to cut a slot in the shaft for the sinch bolt. On the shift rod itself you will weld the spline portion onto the end after removing the joint. Once I did this my shifter was much more precise.


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post Dec 23 2014, 07:29 PM
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Yep, that's a side shifter. If you don't want to weld a part pm Gerald Shaffer here. He's on your side of the country. Otherwise, Bdstone here but he is on the West Coast.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) I sent you a PM.
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post Dec 24 2014, 10:05 AM
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I got them, too, if Garold doesnt. I can spot weld yours, too. In OH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 24 2014, 11:20 AM
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Thanks, replied to Garold's PM and likely to buy one of his intact shifters. As always, appreciate the advice from everyone.

Rick
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post Dec 24 2014, 03:44 PM
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Talk to Glen at Pelican parts and order all the new bushings also
I just did it, helped me quite a bit.
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post Dec 24 2014, 03:53 PM
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I just installed a new firewall bushing on Dads car and it made a world of difference!
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how many are running this upgrade? comments? pics?

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