Hurst shifter sloppy
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Burning Brakes
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Hurst shifter sloppy
The Hurst was nice and tight until the last time I took the car for a spin. Now the lever is sloppy loose, front to back, but it still shifts fine. Before I tear everything apart, does anyone know where to start looking. Nothing noticeable from under the car, and I haven't removed the console yet. Tnx.
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Was locktight used on the bolts when it was installed. There is a good chance some of the bolts have backed out either holding the shift handle to the trans or the stick to the shifter. I know mine vibrates alot more since it is installed on the trans instead of a plate like the stock shifter. That would be the first place I look.
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Sloppy? Got my 81 back last friday, after removing the automatic and installing a Muncie. In process of putting all the interior stuff back together I've found some problems. The "G clips" (?) on the ends of the rods: they can be put on backwards (as a couple of mine were) and the linkage, while still hooked up, will be pushed out over the end. These "glorified cotter pins" are spring-loaded when installed properly, keeping the linkage intact. If you used cotter pins, you're need to put on a washer first.
There's 2 adjusting bolts, front and rear of the shifter, used for adjustments...I believe the front is for 2nd and 4th, and the rear for 3rd ...better check a manual or the Hurst website to be sure
Incidentially, I am currently awaiting on Hurst to reply to some of my shifter questions too!
good luck, jim
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Mine came loose as well. It got so sloppy that I got stuck in gear....just like with a normal Corvette shifter 
Re-check all of your mounting bolts and maybe put some lock-tite on some of them.
Re-check all of your mounting bolts and maybe put some lock-tite on some of them.
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You can order the optional solid bushings to replace the nylon ones on the rods. I have the solid set on my Hurst. It vibrates a little more, but it's very solid.
Also, if it seems loose fore & aft, the assembly housing may be loose & pivoting. I would have someone look at that while you are in the car shifting it.
Also, if it seems loose fore & aft, the assembly housing may be loose & pivoting. I would have someone look at that while you are in the car shifting it.
Last edited by 71coupe; Jul 15, 2005 at 08:48 PM.
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It's pretty common that the two bolts that hold the shifter in place get loose expecially if you have a stiff suspension and bad roads. I don't know the spec but put some loctite on them and torque to spec and they won't do it any more. It is less common that the linkage gets loose because of the spring clips but it's possible. You should be able to check the linkage from under the car. The two mounting bolts may require removing the console.
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Burning Brakes
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Hey tnx, guys. BTW, the lever is only sloppy front to back. Put it in any gear and you can move it like it's rocking on a pivot. I'll have a chance to look at it this weekend, and hope it's only the bolts!
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by 71coupe
You can order the optional solid bushings to replace the nylon ones on the rods. I have the solid set on my Hurst. It vibrates a little more, but it's very solid.
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