 Shifting issue, Lost 4th and 5th gear |
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| ILM914 |
 Oct 9 2023, 07:55 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 3-March 09 From: NC Member No.: 10,126 Region Association: None  |
Hi folks while out last night in my 1974 2.0 the shifting got vague then after a while I only had 1-3 gears - no 4th and 5th. Any Ideas what I need to fix? I haven't put it up yet to look at the linkage Thank you , Joe
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| AZ914 |
Oct 9 2023, 08:04 AM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It is very likely the 'firewall bushing' that the shift rod runs though. It should be covered by a rubber sleeve.. pull that back and inspect. Good idea to check the bushings on the transmission end as well.
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| Shivers |
Oct 9 2023, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,374 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Side shift, as said has the two bushings. It also has that coupler where the two shift rods come together. I believe that 914 rubber has the rebuild kit for that coupler and probably the bushings too. Check the cone screws for tightness, a little slack there could keep you out of 4th and 5th. Come to think of it, at the bottom of the shifter there is a clamp and bolt that if it comes loose it could jump a spline or two and cause a problem. Most of that is cheap and easy to check.
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| bzettner |
Oct 9 2023, 08:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 2-June 13 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 15,951 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That happened to my ‘73 1.7 a few years back. I found the cone screw at the firewall had backed out a few threads and 4th & 5th were effected…
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| Spoke |
Oct 9 2023, 09:28 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(bzettner @ Oct 9 2023, 10:35 AM)  That happened to my ‘73 1.7 a few years back. I found the cone screw at the firewall had backed out a few threads and 4th & 5th were effected… @ILM914 I just tightened that cone screw for the 2nd time last night. Shifting got real vague and the screw was very loose. Same with the cone screw at the trans linkage. That one was loose too. |
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| windforfun |
Oct 9 2023, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,785 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Oct 9 2023, 07:04 AM) It is very likely the 'firewall bushing' that the shift rod runs though. It should be covered by a rubber sleeve.. pull that back and inspect. Good idea to check the bushings on the transmission end as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) BTDT. If you have to replace the firewall bushing & use a new nylon one, you can cut the wall of the bushing at 45 degrees & then slip it over the shift rod without having to remove the rod. |
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| Ottomotion |
Oct 9 2023, 12:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 12-January 23 From: Central California Member No.: 27,090 Region Association: None |
I just had this exact problem.
I had replace all of the bushings EXCEPT the coupler bushings. Sure enough, went to go to Cars n Coffee saturday and no 4-5 gears. Put it up in the air and coupler bushing was totally shot. I had them since I ordered the kit from pelican. Easy 30 min job. Good luck https://youtu.be/C0I5HOBvQbg?si=XeqBBXpOm06h8Dwj |
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| ILM914 |
Oct 9 2023, 06:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 3-March 09 From: NC Member No.: 10,126 Region Association: None |
Thank you guys took the shift rod off today. no firewall bushing there and coupler bashing complete disintergrated. ordered the firewall and coupler bushes from pelican. is there a inside the car to too on a 73? thank you again guys
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| ClayPerrine |
Oct 10 2023, 09:55 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,463 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(ILM914 @ Oct 9 2023, 07:12 PM) Thank you guys took the shift rod off today. no firewall bushing there and coupler bashing complete disintergrated. ordered the firewall and coupler bushes from pelican. is there a inside the car to too on a 73? thank you again guys There are bushings in the base of the shifter that need replaced, plus the reverse lockout plate. The plate wears and needs replaced after 50+ years. |
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