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Coondog |
Nov 7 2019, 05:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Went for a quick spin. Stopped to get gas. Then no gears. Stick shift feels like nothing is connected to it. Cables underneath car look tight. Any clues while I wait for a tow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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BeatNavy |
Nov 7 2019, 05:49 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Broken coupler bushing?
Sorry about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Get a pic for the flatbed thread. |
sixnotfour |
Nov 7 2019, 06:15 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,418 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
weld broke on tube to spline shaft
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GregAmy |
Nov 7 2019, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,283 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
"Cables"?
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Coondog |
Nov 7 2019, 06:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
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Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 7 2019, 06:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,202 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
At least you're smart enough to have AAA when driving a classic. I talked to a guy last week whose 911 broke down, the tow home was $400.
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rhodyguy |
Nov 7 2019, 06:34 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,071 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Have a helper move the shift lever back and forth while you watch. If the rear rod moves, check the rear set screw first.
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Coondog |
Nov 7 2019, 06:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
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GregAmy |
Nov 7 2019, 07:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,283 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
Yeah sorry my bad shift rod. Nope, fine. Just wanted to ensure we're not talking about an alternate drivetrain install situation. At least you're smart enough to have AAA when driving a classic. I talked to a guy last week whose 911 broke down, the tow home was $400. Hagerty insurance. Not only covers "agreed value" but also adds recovery. |
Steve |
Nov 7 2019, 07:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,570 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I was bit by the coupler bushings. They hide under that boot and crystallize after 40 plus years.
I'm surprised PMS didn't install his firewall bearing, special shift rod and bronze trans bushing. |
Coondog |
Nov 7 2019, 07:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
I was bit by the coupler bushings. They hide under that boot and crystallize after 40 plus years. I'm surprised PMS didn't install his firewall bearing, special shift rod and bronze trans bushing. I know they installed there shift rod, I need to look further into what other parts were replaced. |
Gatornapper |
Nov 7 2019, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States |
I was bit by the coupler bushings. They hide under that boot and crystallize after 40 plus years. I'm surprised PMS didn't install his firewall bearing, special shift rod and bronze trans bushing. "Bit"???? while my car is/was in incredible shape with an original 60k miles on it - IT HAD NO COUPLER BUSHINGS! I mean, not even debris left. 3rd to 4th was impossible. Shifts great now - another 914 owner of a restored '72 (with new bushings) says he wishes his shifted like mine...... GN |
Steve |
Nov 7 2019, 09:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,570 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I was bit by the coupler bushings. They hide under that boot and crystallize after 40 plus years. I'm surprised PMS didn't install his firewall bearing, special shift rod and bronze trans bushing. "Bit"???? while my car is/was in incredible shape with an original 60k miles on it - IT HAD NO COUPLER BUSHINGS! I mean, not even debris left. 3rd to 4th was impossible. Shifts great now - another 914 owner of a restored '72 (with new bushings) says he wishes his shifted like mine...... GN That’s exactly what happened to mine. I was at WCC 2009 at willow springs. I lost a couple of gears and instead of towing it home, I drove 2 hours back home and was down to one or two gears when I got home. Should have towed it home. I had AAA long distance tow too. |
Spoke |
Nov 7 2019, 09:19 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
At least you're smart enough to have AAA when driving a classic. I talked to a guy last week whose 911 broke down, the tow home was $400. I have that one beat. 2 years ago my 930 crapped out in Pittsburgh after the Historic Grand Prix car show. Had it towed back to Allentown. $1000. It was the only day it rained for the 3 weeks I was in the 'burgh with the car. I used a whole roll of packing tape closing up the vents and seals of the engine hood. At issue was a split turbo hose and the green wire of death coming off of the distributor was shorting out. Ironically the wrecker broke down on the PA Turnpike with....wait for it....a blown turbo hose. After sitting on the side of the Turnpike for 3 hours, his office mate showed up with a replacement hose and we made it back to my place. He knocked $100 off the bill for the breakdown. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Tdskip |
Nov 7 2019, 09:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
What about the threaded pin that holds the coupler to the shift rod ?
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Coondog |
Nov 7 2019, 10:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
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infraredcalvin |
Nov 8 2019, 12:17 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
Hagerty insurance. Not only covers "agreed value" but also adds recovery. That’s why I moved away from Hagerty, took over 4 hrs to get a tow when my 930 broke, gal asked me if I had AAA cause it would be quicker as Hagerty didn’t contract with as many sources as AAA. Finally got her home, raised my rates a few months later... |
jim_hoyland |
Nov 8 2019, 06:18 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,270 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Good to hear you got it home...bummer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I have Hagery too; but, wasn't aware there is a towing provision; what are he limits for he tow ? |
maxwelj |
Nov 8 2019, 09:14 AM
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rebuilt member Group: Benefactors Posts: 278 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Owasso, OK Member No.: 1,532 Region Association: None |
there is a rolled pin in a lever at the back of the transmission, at least on my tail shifter. I sheared one and had that issue.
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Tdskip |
Nov 8 2019, 09:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Hagerty insurance. Not only covers "agreed value" but also adds recovery. That’s why I moved away from Hagerty, took over 4 hrs to get a tow when my 930 broke, gal asked me if I had AAA cause it would be quicker as Hagerty didn’t contract with as many sources as AAA. Finally got her home, raised my rates a few months later... I think of the Hagerty towing as a safety blanket rather than primary option. |
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