Shifter adjustment question

[dansuperman]

Hi guys,

Just tried to install my coupler after having replaced the bushing and ran into two problems:

1 After having aligned the little cone screw, I accidentally stripped the cone screw. The cone screw isn't all the way in but I do notice that the screw was in deep enough to engage the rod connecting to it.

2 I believe my coupler with bushing is way too stiff. Is it a matter of personal preference or should I have it really lose?

3 I haven't installed the other final two pieces of my shift bushing and rod bushing which will be tomorrow, but I noticed that I wasn't able to shift to third, 4th or Reverse.

Do you might know why that's the case?

Sincerely,
Dany



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[Casey at Pelican Parts]

Hey Dany, My gut tells me that the cone screw is not quite in the right position, but it could also be that a previous technician had adjusted the linkage with the bushings worn, and tried to get it as good as it could be without replacing any parts. The true test will be when you get all the pieces replaced, you start the car, press the clutch and try to engage the gears. Chances are you will be OK, but if not let me know and we can try to figure it out. Adjusting these takes a fair bit of concentration and visualization but if you still have the issue after all parts are replaced I will do my best to guide you through it. Also it will help me to know which gear engages when it is shifted in to what would normally be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. For example if you get 3rd where 1st usually is then we need to turn the shifter adjustment to the right.

- Casey

[dansuperman]

Originally Posted by Casey at Pelican Parts

Hey Dany, My gut tells me that the cone screw is not quite in the right position, but it could also be that a previous technician had adjusted the linkage with the bushings worn, and tried to get it as good as it could be without replacing any parts. The true test will be when you get all the pieces replaced, you start the car, press the clutch and try to engage the gears. Chances are you will be OK, but if not let me know and we can try to figure it out. Adjusting these takes a fair bit of concentration and visualization but if you still have the issue after all parts are replaced I will do my best to guide you through it. Also it will help me to know which gear engages when it is shifted in to what would normally be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. For example if you get 3rd where 1st usually is then we need to turn the shifter adjustment to the right.

- Casey

Hey Casey,

Thanks for the response.

Anyway, after having fiddled with it a little more I've had some decent results. My shifting is a little better, but the problem now is that im dealing with some stiff shifting still to third gear.

1st, 2nd, 4th, and reverse feel pretty good. Going to third is hard as heck, which got me to believe that when I removed the shifter to get in the shift bushing, instead of pulling the entire knob out at the base, I actually open the shift box mechanism (springs) which is midway down the shifter and a thus a spring popped out. I may have misassembled them. Anyway, I'll play with it some more and see if I can get 3rd trued up.

Thanks for your response. I'll get back to you after some more diagnostic and ask you some questions if I can.

My only question to you now is, "Any tips for removing the cone screw if I needed to adjust?"

Sincerely,
Dany

[newms]

Dremel a cut across the exposed head of the cone screw and use a large flat screwdriver to remove. Replace with new cone.