901 shifter reinstall = mission impossible.

[ulrichd]

I just replaced the coupler, rod bushing and shift socket on my 70T and all went very smoothly. The problem is reattachment of the shifter assembly.

101 projects says to attach the guide bracket to the housing first but that doesn't work as it leaves me no room to tighten the shift rod joint. If I do it with the guide bracket loose on the shift rod I have no way of lifting it up straight to meet the shift housing for reattachment.

I've been at this for 2 hours. I've tried wires hanger, rubber bands, nothing works.
HELP.

Ulrich

[RWebb]

vice grips?

you are talking about the "L" shaped guide bracket, right?

[356RS]

What do you mean by "shift rod joint". I find the job easier if I remove the rear coupler from the transmission first "the square head bolt with safety wire".

[ulrichd]

Never mind, I am such a moron. I did not realize the trailing edge of the guide bracket sandwiches between the bottom of the shifter plate and the tunnel opening. I had it loose inside the tunnel and expected the bolts to snug it up tight.

Once I realized this I had the whole thing back together in 5 mins.

Ulrich