shifter cable question

82 GT · 05-25-2004, 12:40 AM

I'm having trouble getting my shifter to shift into all the gears on my "82GT.
When I took it out last time, I heard this thumping sound from under the car so I jacked it up and noticed the drive shaft was hitting the shifter cable. The cable has part of the outer rubber sleeve torn off and I can see part of the steel cable inside.
Is that the cause of my shifting problems? Shifting feels kind of sloppy. I have a B&M pro stick shifter.
BTW, a buddy of mine has a quick silver shifter & cable he will sell me for $30.
Is that a better shifter than the Pro stick or just a matter of preference?

KiltedBanshees93GT · 05-25-2004, 09:23 AM

Well, missing chunks out of the sheath cant be good, but anyway,lol. Off the top of my head, this would be my first step.
I dont know much about the b&m's but have you tried getting under it, and (With the car safely jacked up and or chocked!!)
moving the shift lever by hand? If it feels sloppy, you know its the tranny, if not the shifter.
As to which shifter is better, I would ask him to let you install it and try it before you buy, and see which you like more.

J

RPM427 · 05-25-2004, 09:30 PM

Replace the cable, and route it out of the way of moving parts and heat. Once you adjust the new cable correctly, your problems will go away.

82 GT · 05-25-2004, 10:03 PM

I was looking at it tonight and noticed it was way out of adjustment. I'll find out tomorrow when I get it off the jack stands and take it for a spin. At least now the shifter position corresponds with the actual gear it's in. I ordered a new shifter cable from Summit also. It probably won't hurt to have a new one.

05-25-2004, 12:40 AM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	shifter cable question I'm having trouble getting my shifter to shift into all the gears on my "82GT. When I took it out last time, I heard this thumping sound from under the car so I jacked it up and noticed the drive shaft was hitting the shifter cable. The cable has part of the outer rubber sleeve torn off and I can see part of the steel cable inside. Is that the cause of my shifting problems? Shifting feels kind of sloppy. I have a B&M pro stick shifter. BTW, a buddy of mine has a quick silver shifter & cable he will sell me for $30. Is that a better shifter than the Pro stick or just a matter of preference? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

05-25-2004, 09:23 AM	#2
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Well, missing chunks out of the sheath cant be good, but anyway,lol. Off the top of my head, this would be my first step. I dont know much about the b&m's but have you tried getting under it, and (With the car safely jacked up and or chocked!!) moving the shift lever by hand? If it feels sloppy, you know its the tranny, if not the shifter. As to which shifter is better, I would ask him to let you install it and try it before you buy, and see which you like more. J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

05-25-2004, 09:30 PM	#3
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Replace the cable, and route it out of the way of moving parts and heat. Once you adjust the new cable correctly, your problems will go away. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

05-25-2004, 10:03 PM	#4
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I was looking at it tonight and noticed it was way out of adjustment. I'll find out tomorrow when I get it off the jack stands and take it for a spin. At least now the shifter position corresponds with the actual gear it's in. I ordered a new shifter cable from Summit also. It probably won't hurt to have a new one. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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