1964 Corvette - Hurst Shifter, phase 2
12-12-2017, 08:58 AM
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T/O bearing?
Is it possible that a previous owner put in the wrong T/O bearing? Chevy made one for the Corvette and one for pass. cars. I made that mistake and my car would not shift into first when the car got up to operating temp. Jerry
12-12-2017, 10:43 AM
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Also , clutch fork boot , if not fitted into bell housing completely, will restrict movement , as car warms up.....restrictions will come into effect with shifting and clutch not releasing so you can go into first.
If it will not go into first cold, there must be some restriction in the shifter or linkage...if you can shift tranny manually (moving levers) and they go through the gears...the problem may be in the linkage (rods or shift parts hitting).
Jack
with kellsdad. 
DennisIf it will not go into first cold, there must be some restriction in the shifter or linkage...if you can shift tranny manually (moving levers) and they go through the gears...the problem may be in the linkage (rods or shift parts hitting).
Jack
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12-12-2017, 11:17 AM
#24
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Put it in first gear to the point it doesn't feel 'in' go under the car and unhook the first gear linkage. See if the linkage [shifter] will easily move forward [as in engaging first gear 'deeper']
See if the first gear lever on the transmission easily goes deeper with the shift rod off...
This should isolate if the issue is the shifter or internal transmission.
I had a '69 when I was a kid that frustrated me so much I pulled the 4 speed and put an automatic in it...[mistake]
See if the first gear lever on the transmission easily goes deeper with the shift rod off...
This should isolate if the issue is the shifter or internal transmission.
I had a '69 when I was a kid that frustrated me so much I pulled the 4 speed and put an automatic in it...[mistake]
12-12-2017, 12:07 PM
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Also , clutch fork boot , if not fitted into bell housing completely, will restrict movement , as car warms up.....restrictions will come into effect with shifting and clutch not releasing so you can go into first.
If it will not go into first cold, there must be some restriction in the shifter or linkage...if you can shift tranny manually (moving levers) and they go through the gears...the problem may be in the linkage (rods or shift parts hitting).
Jack
If it will not go into first cold, there must be some restriction in the shifter or linkage...if you can shift tranny manually (moving levers) and they go through the gears...the problem may be in the linkage (rods or shift parts hitting).
Jack
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12-12-2017, 12:21 PM
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12-12-2017, 12:49 PM
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12-13-2017, 06:06 PM
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Do you have "pipe hangers?"
The linkage on my '64 with a Hurst would hit the pipe hanger when putting it in reverse, basically causing the same problem, but in reverse.
The PO had removed the pipe hangers..., and I know why. I just ground away the offending area of the hanger.
I've not heard of this problem in 1st, but... This also plays into the possible "heat aspect."
The linkage on my '64 with a Hurst would hit the pipe hanger when putting it in reverse, basically causing the same problem, but in reverse.
The PO had removed the pipe hangers..., and I know why. I just ground away the offending area of the hanger.
I've not heard of this problem in 1st, but... This also plays into the possible "heat aspect."
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12-14-2017, 06:40 AM
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A good, solid OEM shifter is looking pretty good right now, eh?
12-14-2017, 07:13 AM
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I've put 6-8 Hurst shifters in various cars over the years and never had these persistent problems. My 63 is on the lift right now -- Muncie tranny and Hurst shifter.
If there are any pics I can take that would help the OP....he just needs to ask.
If there are any pics I can take that would help the OP....he just needs to ask.
12-14-2017, 08:48 AM
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Do you have "pipe hangers?"
The linkage on my '64 with a Hurst would hit the pipe hanger when putting it in reverse, basically causing the same problem, but in reverse.
The PO had removed the pipe hangers..., and I know why. I just ground away the offending area of the hanger.
I've not heard of this problem in 1st, but... This also plays into the possible "heat aspect."
The linkage on my '64 with a Hurst would hit the pipe hanger when putting it in reverse, basically causing the same problem, but in reverse.
The PO had removed the pipe hangers..., and I know why. I just ground away the offending area of the hanger.
I've not heard of this problem in 1st, but... This also plays into the possible "heat aspect."
12-14-2017, 08:51 AM
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Do you have "pipe hangers?"
The linkage on my '64 with a Hurst would hit the pipe hanger when putting it in reverse, basically causing the same problem, but in reverse.
The PO had removed the pipe hangers..., and I know why. I just ground away the offending area of the hanger.
I've not heard of this problem in 1st, but... This also plays into the possible "heat aspect."
The linkage on my '64 with a Hurst would hit the pipe hanger when putting it in reverse, basically causing the same problem, but in reverse.
The PO had removed the pipe hangers..., and I know why. I just ground away the offending area of the hanger.
I've not heard of this problem in 1st, but... This also plays into the possible "heat aspect."
The handle moves forward, which means that the lever in the shifter pivots rearward (and hits the cross member).
The original transmission mount was 1/4 to short. IT has been replaced by a correct transmission mount, but I have not had a chance to investigate the issue yet.
12-14-2017, 08:53 AM
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Frankie (and others) I would be very interested in any pictures of the hurst shifter and clearance of the internal shift levers to the cross member.
12-14-2017, 06:11 PM
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