Sloppy Shift Linkage Fix??
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Safety Car
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From: Wichita KS
Sloppy Shift Linkage Fix??
Has anyone tried to take the fore and aft slop out of the MN6 shift linkage?
I see a coupling just to the rear of the mounting plate and was wondering if I could loosen the torx bolt and spread the link rods slightly to take out the fore and aft play.
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I see a coupling just to the rear of the mounting plate and was wondering if I could loosen the torx bolt and spread the link rods slightly to take out the fore and aft play.
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Racer
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From: Rogersville TN
Originally Posted by CCrane00
Has anyone tried to take the fore and aft slop out of the MN6 shift linkage?
I see a coupling just to the rear of the mounting plate and was wondering if I could loosen the torx bolt and spread the link rods slightly to take out the fore and aft play.
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I see a coupling just to the rear of the mounting plate and was wondering if I could loosen the torx bolt and spread the link rods slightly to take out the fore and aft play.
cc
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Rogersville TN
Originally Posted by CCrane00
The shifter I'm using is the new B&M. It has no travel stops. What I see is movement of the shift rod whenever the shifter is moved either forward or backward.
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Sorry, I can be of more help, Curt
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St. Jude Donor '08
I’m a little confused (normal for me). 
Are you guys saying the B&M or Hurst shifters are not that good, or don’t last that long or what?
Thanks in advance,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Are you guys saying the B&M or Hurst shifters are not that good, or don’t last that long or what?Thanks in advance,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Racer
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From: Rogersville TN
[QUOTE=LV Vette]I’m a little confused (normal for me). Are you guys saying the B&M or Hurst shifters are not that good, or don’t last that long or what?
I've used Hurst shifters for 40 years and I don't have any complaints about this one. It is really on the stiff side though.
I drove a 2006 Z06 and I couldn't believe how light the clutch was and how light and smooth the shifter was, a perfect Ladies car until you put the active handling in other then the normal mode, then I was getting wheel spin in 1st and 2nd just by getting on it. GM improved the synros and it shows.
I have to be carful shifting mine (1999) into 1st at rest, sometimes it feels like it went into gear but it isn't. BTW, I had shift **** viberation/noise until I peaned the steel wedge that holds the **** to the shift lever.
Cheers, Curt
Are you guys saying the B&M or Hurst shifters are not that good, or don’t last that long or what?I've used Hurst shifters for 40 years and I don't have any complaints about this one. It is really on the stiff side though.
I drove a 2006 Z06 and I couldn't believe how light the clutch was and how light and smooth the shifter was, a perfect Ladies car until you put the active handling in other then the normal mode, then I was getting wheel spin in 1st and 2nd just by getting on it. GM improved the synros and it shows.
I have to be carful shifting mine (1999) into 1st at rest, sometimes it feels like it went into gear but it isn't. BTW, I had shift **** viberation/noise until I peaned the steel wedge that holds the **** to the shift lever.
Cheers, Curt
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From: Wichita KS
Originally Posted by LV Vette
I’m a little confused (normal for me). Are you guys saying the B&M or Hurst shifters are not that good, or don’t last that long or what?
Thanks in advance,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Are you guys saying the B&M or Hurst shifters are not that good, or don’t last that long or what?Thanks in advance,
Clayton from Las Vegas
The tension corresponds to the amount of pressure needed to either shift into first/second or fifth/sixth.
The original B&M Ripper was also spring loaded for side to side movement making it very stiff. The difference between the two is that the Hurst comes with two sets of springs one set being light weight and the other being fairly heavy providing the user an option of how much effort is desired for side to side movement.
The new B&M Precision Sport shifter does not have any springs. Instead it pivots on a ball and relies on the transmission shift mechanisms to control side to side travel and effort.
Outside of the transmission the new B&M shifter moves freely in any direction whereas the other two shifters stay in the neutral position and the only free movement is forward and backward.
Hope that helps.
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