Notchy Hurst Anyone?
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Racer
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From: San Diego, CA
Notchy Hurst Anyone?
I have the Hurst shifter on my Z...
It really seems to be notchy between gears. That is when I go to shift, it clicks to neutral, then clicks to the gear. I am realizing its really a slow shift when it does this.
I have found that when I am not moving.. SOMETIMES it clicks very smooth to the next gear and I am pretty sure it should be doing that all the time. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?
It really seems to be notchy between gears. That is when I go to shift, it clicks to neutral, then clicks to the gear. I am realizing its really a slow shift when it does this.
I have found that when I am not moving.. SOMETIMES it clicks very smooth to the next gear and I am pretty sure it should be doing that all the time. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?
Drifting
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From: Oakhurst NJ
Re: Notchy Hurst Anyone? (Cali)
Do you run your car hard at the track? I did and I had the same problem. Turns out my clutch was on its way out. I got a cartek clutch now and the hurst is like butter. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Albuquerque nm
Re: Notchy Hurst Anyone? (Cali)
... Make sure you left the stops out, then give it two to three hundred mile to break in.
I have tried them all and the Hurst is my favorite due to quick short throw shifting like the ripper with less muscle to get the job done.
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Racer
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From: San Diego, CA
Re: Notchy Hurst Anyone? (evil-1)
Thanks for the quick replies.
No track time, just hard canyon runs, only 3 runs on the drag strip.
I have the stops in there, but they should be out of the way.. .
The funny part to me is the inconsistency... if still sometimes its real smooth, never when driving.
No track time, just hard canyon runs, only 3 runs on the drag strip.
I have the stops in there, but they should be out of the way.. .
The funny part to me is the inconsistency... if still sometimes its real smooth, never when driving.
Drifting
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From: Bedford Va.
Re: Notchy Hurst Anyone? (GLF)
i have about 300 mi on my hurst shifter. it is much better that the original shifter, yes it is a little notchy but it is improving and becoming smoother.
all comment that a saw previously on the forum said give it a little time.
all comment that a saw previously on the forum said give it a little time.
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Re: Notchy Hurst Anyone? (Mr. Jones)
Mine was notchy....hated it, so I took it out. And there is nothing to "break in". It's more likely that people get used to it over time, so it doesn't seem stiff. :steering:
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From: Wichita KS
Re: Notchy Hurst Anyone? (Cali)
Hurst shifters have been notchy from the start. I had one on my '65 Muncie and it was notchy. The difference is they are accurate. The factory shifter is very sloppy and it is very easy to miss a shift. Especially 2-3. Not to mention that long throw. Don't hit your knuckles on the radio going for third!
Actually, it is not the shifter that is notchy. Did you move it while it was out of the car? No notchiness at all. It is the transmission that is notchy. It was built in to simulate the original shifters since top loaders don't feel like the old rod and lever shifters.
One last thing, it is the rubber filler in the factory shifter that hides the notchiness. And also what makes the factory shifter so sloppy and inaccurate.
cc
Actually, it is not the shifter that is notchy. Did you move it while it was out of the car? No notchiness at all. It is the transmission that is notchy. It was built in to simulate the original shifters since top loaders don't feel like the old rod and lever shifters.
One last thing, it is the rubber filler in the factory shifter that hides the notchiness. And also what makes the factory shifter so sloppy and inaccurate.
cc
