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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:59 PM
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Just installed a B&M short throw shifter. Have some issues with that I am hoping are normal. First and second gear make a hissing or humming noise and I can hear the same noise if my hand is even slightly touching the shifter in any gear. 3rd and fourth gear also rattle terrible when reaching higher rpms.

My biggest issue with it is that it rotates about a 1/4 inch or more either way very easily. Is this normal for these shifters? It is kind of driving me nuts I am ready to throw a stock shifter back in.
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 12:12 AM
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If you have a threaded shift **** try putting Teflon tape on the thread. It should reduce the rattle noise while driving
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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Anyone have any idea if that much play is normal for the rotation in the shifter? I think that is what bothers me the most.
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