4 Speed shifter rough
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4 Speed shifter rough
Greetings,
Is there an easy reason to why I have difficulty with my 4 speed shifter? It gives some resistance to going in gear on occasion. Car has 53k on it, 1979. Can I just lube the linkage? Are there any plastic wear bushings involved? I have yet to crawl under the car to research it. I thought to ask first.
Thanks
Is there an easy reason to why I have difficulty with my 4 speed shifter? It gives some resistance to going in gear on occasion. Car has 53k on it, 1979. Can I just lube the linkage? Are there any plastic wear bushings involved? I have yet to crawl under the car to research it. I thought to ask first.
Thanks
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Greetings,
Is there an easy reason to why I have difficulty with my 4 speed shifter? It gives some resistance to going in gear on occasion. Car has 53k on it, 1979. Can I just lube the linkage? Are there any plastic wear bushings involved? I have yet to crawl under the car to research it. I thought to ask first.
Thanks
Is there an easy reason to why I have difficulty with my 4 speed shifter? It gives some resistance to going in gear on occasion. Car has 53k on it, 1979. Can I just lube the linkage? Are there any plastic wear bushings involved? I have yet to crawl under the car to research it. I thought to ask first.
Thanks
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...etc-diy-4.html
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jump to post 70 and 74.. also check fluid level before you do anything.. linkage is not 'lubed' but alignment can be tough..TAKE LOTS PICS
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...etc-diy-4.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...etc-diy-4.html
That is going to be a good read
Dr. Detroit
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Another thing to look at is clutch disengagement.......a LOT of aftermarket clutch kits simply will not release fully with the 1/2" push the throwout bearing provides......a clutch that does not disengage fully will cause notch shifting a reluctance to go into gear....
Lars did a thread on this......search for it......very interesting info.
Jebby
Lars did a thread on this......search for it......very interesting info.
Jebby
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Another thing to look at is clutch disengagement.......a LOT of aftermarket clutch kits simply will not release fully with the 1/2" push the throwout bearing provides......a clutch that does not disengage fully will cause notch shifting a reluctance to go into gear....
Lars did a thread on this......search for it......very interesting info.
Jebby
Lars did a thread on this......search for it......very interesting info.
Jebby
