Hurst Shifter Question
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
1-1/2" Fernco Qwikplug.
And I have found that it's the luck of the draw of whether an aftermarket shifter will vibrate annoyingly. It's more a function of the particular car's drivetrain and the unique harmonics of that car that set up noticeable standing waves. The stock shifter, with it's rubber isolator built into the shifter shaft, damps those vibrations out. The solid shaft of an aftermarket shifter tranfers vibrations directly and can even amplify them. So, some will experience rattles and some won't. My rattle was quite minor while others' were severe. Some have none. You treat the symptoms.
And I have found that it's the luck of the draw of whether an aftermarket shifter will vibrate annoyingly. It's more a function of the particular car's drivetrain and the unique harmonics of that car that set up noticeable standing waves. The stock shifter, with it's rubber isolator built into the shifter shaft, damps those vibrations out. The solid shaft of an aftermarket shifter tranfers vibrations directly and can even amplify them. So, some will experience rattles and some won't. My rattle was quite minor while others' were severe. Some have none. You treat the symptoms.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Silver Spring MD
Thanks Patches and the rest of you guys, I bought the 1 1/2" and 2" Fernco Qwik Caps a few weeks ago and think I'll put one on tomorrow to see if it works... if it doesn't I guess the stops are coming out 
... and if that doesn't work... I'm getting a sledgehammer and threaten it to stop buzzing at me... 
... and if that doesn't work... I'm getting a sledgehammer and threaten it to stop buzzing at me...
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Originally Posted by CUlookin
Thanks Patches and the rest of you guys, I bought the 1 1/2" and 2" Fernco Qwik Caps a few weeks ago and think I'll put one on tomorrow to see if it works... if it doesn't I guess the stops are coming out ... and if that doesn't work... I'm getting a sledgehammer and threaten it to stop buzzing at me...
... and if that doesn't work... I'm getting a sledgehammer and threaten it to stop buzzing at me... 
Nice to hear someone acknowledge the people that helped him out.
Have a great Christmas to everybody!!!!
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by Patches
So, some will experience rattles and some won't. My rattle was quite minor while others' were severe. Some have none. You treat the symptoms.
Had NO ISSUES with my Hurst...
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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Originally Posted by Rob'sC5
hmmmmm....I knew there was a reason I went with the Ripper 
..heretic
Stangkiller18 and I made the mod to the Hurst shifter and verified the stops were in place...and loctite BLUE was used...
I do believe this will quiet the already not so noisy shifter...
Thanks ya'll and thanks Chris
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Originally Posted by Patches
1-1/2" Fernco Qwikplug.
And I have found that it's the luck of the draw of whether an aftermarket shifter will vibrate annoyingly. It's more a function of the particular car's drivetrain and the unique harmonics of that car that set up noticeable standing waves. The stock shifter, with it's rubber isolator built into the shifter shaft, damps those vibrations out. The solid shaft of an aftermarket shifter tranfers vibrations directly and can even amplify them. So, some will experience rattles and some won't. My rattle was quite minor while others' were severe. Some have none. You treat the symptoms.
And I have found that it's the luck of the draw of whether an aftermarket shifter will vibrate annoyingly. It's more a function of the particular car's drivetrain and the unique harmonics of that car that set up noticeable standing waves. The stock shifter, with it's rubber isolator built into the shifter shaft, damps those vibrations out. The solid shaft of an aftermarket shifter tranfers vibrations directly and can even amplify them. So, some will experience rattles and some won't. My rattle was quite minor while others' were severe. Some have none. You treat the symptoms.
I will post my procedure and results soon. After all, the shifter is supposed to be a Christmas present, so I'm may not install it until after the big day.
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From: Bada bing bada bling FL
Originally Posted by stuart
..heretic
Stangkiller18 and I made the mod to the Hurst shifter and verified the stops were in place...and loctite BLUE was used...
I do believe this will quiet the already not so noisy shifter...
Thanks ya'll and thanks Chris
Stangkiller18 and I made the mod to the Hurst shifter and verified the stops were in place...and loctite BLUE was used...
I do believe this will quiet the already not so noisy shifter...
Thanks ya'll and thanks Chris
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Originally Posted by JChrisF
Hey Guys... Stu and gang installed my shifter this weekend and mine does not rattle at all but I can hear the transmission noises coming from underneath more. I want to quiten that down... which one of these mods is best for this problem?
CN RED
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From: Bada bing bada bling FL
Originally Posted by CN RED
Just go to Lowes and pick up the Quickplug. 1 1/2 Fernco Quickplug. That will get rid of the noise that you are hearing.
CN RED
CN RED
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Classic-Chevy-Guy
Dave68,
I have inside knowledge that Santa Clause is a member of the Corvette Forum, so you have HIS permission to install it at your leisure.
I have inside knowledge that Santa Clause is a member of the Corvette Forum, so you have HIS permission to install it at your leisure.
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From: NC
Originally Posted by CUlookin
Well I already wrapped teflon tape around the threads... Does someone have a pic of the stops... I'm gunna take them out and put some dynamat in the shift **** (but where?) Thanks guys for the responses...!
Hey Rob:
Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble with the shifter.
I feel badly as I'm the one who sold it to you.
If you can't get it set up to your satisfaction, I'll buy it back from
you....Provided, of course, you don't take that hammer to it.
Let me know...GeorgeC
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Le Mans Master
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From: Silver Spring MD
I don't think it's the shifter but the design... It's a great piece, i just need to work on it. Thanks tho George.
And to get rid of that rattle in the tranny... DYNAMAT!! I hated that sound of the car "dying" when you turn it off (that rattle inside the shifter area when the car is turned off) so I dynamatted it all and every sound inside the tunnel is gone... now onto the shifter...
And to get rid of that rattle in the tranny... DYNAMAT!! I hated that sound of the car "dying" when you turn it off (that rattle inside the shifter area when the car is turned off) so I dynamatted it all and every sound inside the tunnel is gone... now onto the shifter...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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Originally Posted by JChrisF
Thanks CN RED... I'll do it next week and report back
Bought two at Lowes last night...
I have an extra one for you...when your ready...
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From: Bada bing bada bling FL
Originally Posted by stuart
Hey Chris...
Bought two at Lowes last night...
I have an extra one for you...when your ready...
Bought two at Lowes last night...
I have an extra one for you...when your ready...
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
I've tried everything to remove the Hurst rattle and the only thing that fixed it was an MGW pistol grip ****. It's a heavy billet **** with rubber that just absorbs the rattle sound.
Last edited by Shylor; Dec 21, 2004 at 08:25 PM.
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Originally Posted by JChrisF
Sounds good Stu... I'm off all next week so maybe we can find some time then?
ok chris...
next week...your on...
Melting Slicks
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From: West Barnstable MA
Has anyone contacted Hurst about this issue?
It seems that if this shifter is a problematic as described, perhaps they have/would be willing to solve this problem.
If no one has contacted them, then I will try tomorrow and post the results.
It seems that if this shifter is a problematic as described, perhaps they have/would be willing to solve this problem.
If no one has contacted them, then I will try tomorrow and post the results.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Silver Spring MD
Well I got time to get that demon key out again and put on the rubber end cap... well it reduced about 10 % of the rattle, but deformed my new shift boot becuase of the shifter plate I had (see first pic) 
. I listened closely for about 10 minutes going up and down the road and it sounds like it's coming from the stops... so I need to remove the shifter to get these stops out or can I do it while it's attached at the torq tunnel. Thanks guys, that's tomorrow's project... I really want this buzz gone and be able to keep my Vette Essentials OE ****...
. I listened closely for about 10 minutes going up and down the road and it sounds like it's coming from the stops... so I need to remove the shifter to get these stops out or can I do it while it's attached at the torq tunnel. Thanks guys, that's tomorrow's project... I really want this buzz gone and be able to keep my Vette Essentials OE ****...