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shift lever springs |
michaelmoo |
Apr 11 2005, 04:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 312 Joined: 21-May 04 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 2,092 |
What is the best way to compress the springs (reverse lockout springs) to install them in the shift lever housing?
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JWest |
Apr 11 2005, 06:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
No tools required:
1. Insert a pin part way (like 1/2" or so). 2. Put a spring over the pin where it is entering the housing. 3. Bend the spring so you can insert the other end into the housing (you now have a "U" of spring sticking out. 4. Compress the spring into the housing while sliding the pin the rest of the way through. 5. Throw out the original shifter and get a RennShift. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
rhodyguy |
Apr 11 2005, 07:04 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 |
compressing the springs can be tough. as james said start one side with the pin partially in. i use 2 small putty knives in the spring windings to work them in and move the pin as i go. do this in an uncluttered area. when a spring flys out they can travel quite a distance.
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Rough_Rider |
Apr 11 2005, 09:54 AM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
yep & yep (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif)
This is a tricky, fiddly job, but well worth doing. While your in there, famous last words, disassemble the whole thing & re-lube with a nice stiction free grease. I was super pleased with the results. nice smooth shift feel. you can really slam home 4th to 3rd with little fear of catching 1st. I think the only downside was losing the self centering action. Well & the 3 tries it took to get it all back together correctly. Take pics / notes as you dis-assemble. |
73p914 |
Apr 11 2005, 10:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 12-October 04 From: san antonio, tx Member No.: 2,932 |
i want to order the weltmeister lockout kit but will it work in conjuction with the the weltmeister short shifter?!?
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michaelmoo |
Apr 11 2005, 10:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 312 Joined: 21-May 04 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 2,092 |
That’s why I’m in there. To regrease everything and replace the springs. That and to remove the Weltmiester short shift and replace with the factory lever. Any one want a short shift??
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rhodyguy |
Apr 11 2005, 10:10 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 |
my experience with the extra springs. they add an incredible ammount of tension laterally. the action wore/cut into the short shift lever i was using (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) . money would be better spent replacing the 2 bushings that cradle the ball on the shift lever. yes, there should be 2 down there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) just doing those tightens the lever action up. my wife told me what the. [B], [I], and[U] were for!!
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jr91472 |
Apr 11 2005, 10:31 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
I agree with James, but would add that if you use a small phillips head screw driver and insert it through the housing from the opposite side (from where you have the pin inserted halfway in) you can make the screw driver act as a guide for the spring. So after his step 3 of bending the spring into a U, push the screw driver through the opposite housing hole and into the spring to hold it in place. Then instead of "compressing" the spring in his step 4, simple push the screw driver further in until it meets the pin. This automatically straights and compresses the spring. Then slow push the pin farther in while pulling the screw driver slowly out. piece of cake (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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Aaron Cox |
Apr 11 2005, 10:44 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
michael,
i may be interested in your short shift..... BTW - where did you guys obtain these springs? |
rhodyguy |
Apr 11 2005, 10:54 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 |
i plan on winning a jwest shifter at the raffle this year. got the fuse block last year. even if i don't win a jwest shifter, my weit short sideshifter model will be for sale while i'm in camarillo. free shipping (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) !!
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Cap'n Krusty |
Apr 11 2005, 11:16 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
There's a pair of those springs in every shifter assembly. Unless you lose one, they should never need replacement. The detent plate, on the other hand, IS a wear item, and should be inspected and repaired/replaced when worn. The Cap'n |
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JWest |
Apr 11 2005, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
Good luck Kevin. I'm finishing it right now to get it sent out to Howard - it will be plenty fresh! |
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rhodyguy |
Apr 11 2005, 01:33 PM
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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 bonus is you will be there to adjust it for me. after you show me the tricks for the install?
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scotty914 |
Apr 11 2005, 03:44 PM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
what crazy is i here everybody wanting more spring pressure, i removed one of the springs. i dont like to have to force it over, and i have never hit reverse with the one spring.
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ppickerell |
Apr 11 2005, 04:01 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
I have been a springmaker for 30 years.I would add to the advice listed above the obvious: wear your safety glasses!
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