Hurst shifter install question
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Burning Brakes
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From: peabody ma
Hurst shifter install question
got my new hurst shifter for christmas for my 2000 coupe, got the stock one off and noticed a small pin on the foward side of the shifter, is this the reverse lockout pin ive heard about. and do i just take it off and leave it out...
also, the hurst shifter looks like it can go either way, like theres not a front or back to it, is this a true statement and can be assembled either way???
Thanks
jack
also, the hurst shifter looks like it can go either way, like theres not a front or back to it, is this a true statement and can be assembled either way???
Thanks
jack
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
The pin is for alignment of the shift linkage and is part of the stock shifter. You don't need to do anything with it, but don't drop it into the tunnel either. As for front and back, I don't remember.
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Burning Brakes
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From: peabody ma
Originally Posted by vettenuts
The pin is for alignment of the shift linkage and is part of the stock shifter. You don't need to do anything with it, but don't drop it into the tunnel either. As for front and back, I don't remember.
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Cruising
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Hey bud,
The pin is required only for the stock shifter. Just take it out and store it with your old shifter. As far as which way you install your shifter, you have to install it with the rectangular opening on the handle by the threads(for the lock for the shift handle) facing the back of the car not the front. I've installed too many shifters!!!
The pin is required only for the stock shifter. Just take it out and store it with your old shifter. As far as which way you install your shifter, you have to install it with the rectangular opening on the handle by the threads(for the lock for the shift handle) facing the back of the car not the front. I've installed too many shifters!!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: peabody ma
Originally Posted by HassounVETTE99
Hey bud,
The pin is required only for the stock shifter. Just take it out and store it with your old shifter. As far as which way you install your shifter, you have to install it with the rectangular opening on the handle by the threads(for the lock for the shift handle) facing the back of the car not the front. I've installed too many shifters!!!
The pin is required only for the stock shifter. Just take it out and store it with your old shifter. As far as which way you install your shifter, you have to install it with the rectangular opening on the handle by the threads(for the lock for the shift handle) facing the back of the car not the front. I've installed too many shifters!!!
again thanks all for your help
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Burning Brakes
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From: peabody ma
Originally Posted by servohead
Hey let us know how you like the shifter after the install! I got one for christmas too and I'm curious !
Racer
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From: Hayward WI
Just done mine the other day. Can not believe the difference. The stock one really is a piece of crap. Can we say that on the forum. Sorry if not.
I have to learn to shift over again. When I go for 5th I keep pushing to reverse.
So short and precise. Gripper shift **** is nice too.
I have to learn to shift over again. When I go for 5th I keep pushing to reverse.
So short and precise. Gripper shift **** is nice too.
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by eamador11
Dont forget, remove the adjustable stops on the hurst unit, you dont need them.
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Burning Brakes
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From: peabody ma
Originally Posted by Patches
Jack
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From: peabody ma
Originally Posted by Shylor
Yes but the pin is shown with the OEM shifter out of the car. Giving you the clue that it does not go back in the car.
like i said, i printed out your pages and thats what i used to do the job...if you want my opinion, id just add to remove that pin and put it away to your great instructions...hell even the hurst instructions dont mention it and there pretty good also....
