I have the weirdest problems, Can't get shift selector back into tranny properly?? |
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I have the weirdest problems, Can't get shift selector back into tranny properly?? |
JPA914 |
May 28 2016, 06:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 30-June 15 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 18,905 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Ok, it seems like every day is opposites day for me when working on the 914! Just
replaced my shift bushings in my side-shifter; the one at the firewall is what seems to strike fear into everyone and it was the easiest for me. Oh sure, it was a bit tight, but it being made of softer plastic allowed me to manipulate it enough to get it in within a few minutes. Tools used were a flatblade screwdriver and my thumbs. The other two bushings, the "easy" ones, are hard plastic and were MUCH more difficult. I had to use a vise to get them in. So with that done, I go to re-install the shift selector. Went in easily, re-installed the rear shift bar, no problem. Go to test the shifter from inside and I can't engage any gears!! Upon further inspection, there is a great deal of up and down play along the shaft of the selector (the part that sits up into the tranny). Is this normal? I tried again to install the selector, but the shaft remains free to move up and down. I can't seem to install the selector in such a way that the shaft stays "up". Tranny is in neutral, shift rod head is perpendicular to the length of the car. I've never heard of anyone having difficulty with this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
stugray |
May 29 2016, 07:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
If the cone screw only goes in a few threads, it is not in the hole.
The threads of the CS should almost completely disappear. That is one of your problems. And you will almost always need to readjust the linkage if you disturb any component especially if you replace the bushings. and what r_towle is referring to with the marking is: Before you loosen the front shifter adjusting mechanism (directly below the shifter) you should mark it somehow. I use whiteout, wait for that to dry, then mark the interface with a pencil. You could use fingernail polish, etc. That way while you are learning how to make the adjustments you will be able to get back to a known position. You cannot be afraid to learn how to adjust the shifter in these cars. I even set it while stationary to get it close, then I take my needle nose pliers and 13 mm socket with me on a drive to do the fine adjustment. You cant really tell if it is shifting right unless you are driving it. |
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