Is there a gasket for Hurst shifter??
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Is there a gasket for Hurst shifter??
I just picked up a used Hurst shifter. Was there a gasket that is on the shifter to the tranny. On the F-bodies there is not you just use some RTV to seal it.
Want to know before I tear it apart
Thanks!
Bobby
Want to know before I tear it apart
Thanks!
Bobby
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Gasket for Hurst Shifter
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[SoldmyWS64AC5]I just picked up a used Hurst shifter. Was there a gasket that is on the shifter to the tranny. On the F-bodies there is not you just use some RTV to seal it.
Want to know before I tear it apart
Thanks!
Bobby
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I'm pretty sure I remember a gasket between the shifter and the linkage block it sits on. There isn't a lot of lubricant in this area that can splash around and cause a leak. You might want to lubricate the linkage when you remove the stock shifter, mine was so dry it was hard to shift. You will notice a big difference between the two shifters, the Hurst is more precise, but takes a little more effort to shift. Some people say it gets easier with time.......but I think they just become use to it.
[SoldmyWS64AC5]I just picked up a used Hurst shifter. Was there a gasket that is on the shifter to the tranny. On the F-bodies there is not you just use some RTV to seal it.
Want to know before I tear it apart
Thanks!
Bobby
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I'm pretty sure I remember a gasket between the shifter and the linkage block it sits on. There isn't a lot of lubricant in this area that can splash around and cause a leak. You might want to lubricate the linkage when you remove the stock shifter, mine was so dry it was hard to shift. You will notice a big difference between the two shifters, the Hurst is more precise, but takes a little more effort to shift. Some people say it gets easier with time.......but I think they just become use to it.
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In some cases there is some gasket-like material. There was none on mine but the Hurst came with it's own. Check out my tutorial at:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
Last edited by Patches; Dec 8, 2004 at 07:43 PM.
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Awesome job Patches. That seems to be a great description. I am debating getting the Hurst so I have filed away your instructions. I have a couple of more questions if you would oblige me...
You say "I made no adjustments to the stops since the C5 doesn't require it and the shifter came from the factory with full travel. Check the stops to make sure the locknuts are tight. I found out later that they can loosen up if you don't tighten them". Can you explain that a bit further? It may be obvious once I get the shifter but I don't know where the stops are.
The extra springs from Hurst. Do these control the firmness or resistance of the shift? I am looking for shorter throws but I am not looking to end up with a right arm like Popeye, since my left is far from it. Do both springs make it firmer or softer, or does one make it firmer and the other softer?
Thanks.
You say "I made no adjustments to the stops since the C5 doesn't require it and the shifter came from the factory with full travel. Check the stops to make sure the locknuts are tight. I found out later that they can loosen up if you don't tighten them". Can you explain that a bit further? It may be obvious once I get the shifter but I don't know where the stops are.
The extra springs from Hurst. Do these control the firmness or resistance of the shift? I am looking for shorter throws but I am not looking to end up with a right arm like Popeye, since my left is far from it. Do both springs make it firmer or softer, or does one make it firmer and the other softer?
Thanks.
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The stops on the Hurst, the two setscrews with locknuts on the sides of the base, are redundant on the Hurst because the T56 tranny has it's own built-in stops. You can completely remove the Hurst stops to avoid the risk of them working their way in if they get loose and blocking the shifter from moving through the gears. Loctite them if you decide to leave them in. Hurst recomends using them if you do a lot of gear banging at the track but they aren't needed in most cases.
There are two setscrews on top of the shifter base that hold in the lateral resistance springs and are also used to adjust the spring tension. The extra springs that come with the shifter are to tailor the shifter lateral resistance to your liking. You'll find two springs under each setscrew - one inside the other. You can run any combination you like to suit your needs. Be careful unscrewing the setscrews when you remove the springs as the springs are under compression and will shoot the setscrews through the air if you're not careful. Place a towel around the base of the shifter when changing springs in case something should fall towards the drive tunnel access hole.
There are two setscrews on top of the shifter base that hold in the lateral resistance springs and are also used to adjust the spring tension. The extra springs that come with the shifter are to tailor the shifter lateral resistance to your liking. You'll find two springs under each setscrew - one inside the other. You can run any combination you like to suit your needs. Be careful unscrewing the setscrews when you remove the springs as the springs are under compression and will shoot the setscrews through the air if you're not careful. Place a towel around the base of the shifter when changing springs in case something should fall towards the drive tunnel access hole.
