When I mentioned my shifting issues, someone said to check my shifter alignment. I know how to do that on a stock one, but is it even possible on a hurst, with those allen head bolts that recess into the shifter?

 

You actually don't align the shifter as much as you do the shift box it bolts to.

After making sure the shifter was in neutral I loosened the two large torx bolts on the shift box then removed the third one that clamps to the shaft. You can then slide the shift box back and forth slightly to center the groove on the shaft with the clamp. Then crank them all back down again. I used a drill bit to keep the shift lever centered while moving the shift box.

Worked for me and got rid the the problems I was having with second and reverse.

Photo borrowed from http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml

 

You need to use the standard adjustment procedure from the SM. I've posted it before but here it is so you don't have to search.



1] Apply the parking brake.

2] Remove the shift control closeout boot. Refer to Shift Control Shift Closeout Boot Replacement .

3] Place the shifter into NEUTRAL.

4] Press down to engage the shift control neutral lock pin.



5] Loosen the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.

6] Loosen the shift control mounting bolts.

7] Check that the shift control locator (on the underside of the shift control) is installed into the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


8] Tighten the shift control mounting bolts. Tighten the shift control mounting bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

9] Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt. Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).



10] Lift to release the shift control neutral lock pin.

11] Install the shift control closeout boot. Refer to Shift Control Shift Closeout Boot Replacement .

12] Release the parking brake.

 

Awesome, thanks guys!

 

The graphics I used is from Patches write up on installing the Hurst shifter.

Many thanks to him since those are the directions I followed when I installed mine.

 

Your always there for the save Patches..nice write up, it's almost time for me to come down....

 

Well, I just did it and it was off a bit, I never knew the thing had to be aligned and when I reassembled everything awhile ago I just bolted it all back together. I'm halfway through a master cylinder swap so I didn't get to drive it and see if there is a difference, but hopefully I will be able to report back tomorrow!

Now if I could just get that damn disconnect fitting between the clutch master and slave to let go...

 

Patches....