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ralphnct 04-06-2007 03:24 PM

Short Shifter Installation problem
 
I bought a short shifter kit from our host about a year ago and finally got around to installing it today. I've got a problem with the new short shift lever. It looks like it is canted 45 degrees to the right. This might work if i was in the UK with a right-hand drive but doesn't work very well with my car here in Connecticut. Am i missing something here? Anyone else ever have this problem? I will get a picture and post it shortly.

Also, here is what the e-mail from Pelican says that I bought. It sure looks like i ordered the correct thing for my car.

911-424-931-00-M260 $174.00
Factory Original Short Shift Kit, 911 (1974-86)

ralphnct 04-06-2007 03:33 PM

Here are pictureshttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1175902362.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1175902378.jpg

Oh Haha 04-06-2007 05:07 PM

Yeah, that's messed up. Is the shift lever solid? Usually, the epoxy bonding the top and bottm breaks but that is after years of use. I would send it back. If it rotates you could have it welded.

notmytarga 04-06-2007 05:14 PM

I was into mine yesterday and indeed that is not indexed correctly - pretty embarrasing for the welder I would think!

Perhaps that is a special build for those that are missing a right hand and need to have the passenger shift. Nope - wouldn't work because the 5th/Reverse tab is also off.

Richard Burns 04-06-2007 05:30 PM

Return it to Pelican the bent part has been welded in 90 degrees off. I am sure that it will be replaced at no charge.

real550A 04-07-2007 07:15 AM

"Some settling may occur during shipment"

ralphnct 04-10-2007 08:13 AM

Thanks for the help on this. Pelican is making it right. They are shipping me a new short shift kit immediately and will provide a refund for the bad kit.

El_Mecanico 03-06-2009 10:57 AM

Is the pivot piece mounted correct or is it upside down? I just installed it this way and I dont see any difference in the throws.

ruby911 03-06-2009 02:29 PM

the pivot piece is right in the pic.

911pcars 03-06-2009 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphnct (Post 3209464)
Thanks for the help on this. Pelican is making it right. They are shipping me a new short shift kit immediately and will provide a refund for the bad kit.

It must have been a "Monday" or a "Friday" kit. :)

I would suggest after installation and confirming all is well, you tack weld the two-piece lever so it will never separate.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1236383081.jpg

Sherwood
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El_Mecanico 03-06-2009 03:06 PM

Thanks...I drove around a couple miles, what a difference. A few months ago I replaced all the bushings and made things better but the short shift is a smooth operator, no grinding either. Tommorrow I will dump the royal purple transmission oil and replace with swepco.


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