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Nov 12, 2024 | 03:47 PM

Cam33

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Torque question

Hi I was buttoning up things on suspension and chassis and noticed the shifter levers had some play to them . Can anyone tell me if that is correct, or they should be torqued or snugged . Thank

you

Nov 12, 2024 | 08:56 PM

MelWff

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Impossible to tell how much play you have from a still picture. Put a wrench on the nut and see if it is loose.

Nov 12, 2024 | 10:17 PM

barkingrats

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The levers shouldn't be loose on the side cover fork studs. They need to be securely attached to the threaded studs.
I looked through the service and overhaul manuals for '63 & '72 and don't see any torque specs for the levers' nuts on the side cover. The cover itself is secured at 15-20 lbft so that's probably a safe number to use on the levers.

Nov 12, 2024 | 10:26 PM

barkingrats

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Found this AIM diagram inside another thread on the Muncie 4-speed. The torque spec for those bolts is 15-24 lbs ft.

Nov 13, 2024 | 01:26 PM

leigh1322

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There is always some wobble, but if the rather short stub shaft is loose in the case, that is a bushing problem.

And since your pic is oily, and the seals may be leaking, check that.

Nov 13, 2024 | 04:01 PM

Cam33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh1322

There is always some wobble, but if the rather short stub shaft is loose in the case, that is a bushing problem.

And since your pic is oily, and the seals may be leaking, check that.

thank u sir much appreciated 👍

Nov 13, 2024 | 04:03 PM

Cam33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh1322

There is always some wobble, but if the rather short stub shaft is loose in the case, that is a bushing problem.

And since your pic is oily, and the seals may be leaking, check that.

thank u I will

Nov 13, 2024 | 04:29 PM

60 SHARK

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In your pic,,, the lock washer appears to be flat. (locked) . And 15-25lbs or less will 'lock' the washer. If the arm seems loose, im guessing its not the nuts and washers.