Shifter problems...need help bad

fastsvo · 07-16-2001, 12:36 AM

Well the problem lies in the shifter (C4) of my '67 Stang. First it was
loose from side to side..the nut that holds down that plastic bushing was
loose. Tightened it, no more wobble. Good. Another problem is that the
shifter does not like to easily "click" into the detents when moving the
shifter lever through the gears. I took it apart to exam what it could be.
I have lubed the retracting cable from top to bottom, added white lithium
grease to the actual button and where it slides in and out inside the
T-handle. I even polished this area with a high # sandpaper...feels really
good according to my finger. THe selector button does not release when
rowing through the gears (gets stuck). With the T-handle off it works like
it should, with loud audbile clicks!

As I tighten it down, this is where
it goes downhill. I have tried different methods, making sure it stays
straight and doesn't move around...arrghh....no dice. I am stumped. Has
this happened to anyone before? Before I pulled the console apart, I was
able to push the car when in park, I was hoping to see what the problem
could be. Am I attacking the right area? Thanks for the help guys.

zach0 · 07-16-2001, 06:22 PM

I myself put in a Hurst Shifter but I was told before that their was a bushing on that bolt you are tightening. If their was one their and not now you could be overtightening

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66 Mustang Black W/ Black
289 Hi-Po 65'heads, MSD
Lunati High lift Cam
750CFM Carb Heddman Headers, Hurst Shifter

driggins · 07-17-2001, 02:07 PM

also if the bushing is worn it will not hold the shifter strate. I would replace the bushing and see if that fixes the problem. not much to spend and may fix the problem.

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66' coupe
200 inline 6 disk brakes and Ac
65' Fastback with 351W not finished
2001 V6 laser Red Tan inside

07-16-2001, 12:36 AM	#1
fastsvo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 44	Shifter problems...need help bad Well the problem lies in the shifter (C4) of my '67 Stang. First it was loose from side to side..the nut that holds down that plastic bushing was loose. Tightened it, no more wobble. Good. Another problem is that the shifter does not like to easily "click" into the detents when moving the shifter lever through the gears. I took it apart to exam what it could be. I have lubed the retracting cable from top to bottom, added white lithium grease to the actual button and where it slides in and out inside the T-handle. I even polished this area with a high # sandpaper...feels really good according to my finger. THe selector button does not release when rowing through the gears (gets stuck). With the T-handle off it works like it should, with loud audbile clicks! As I tighten it down, this is where it goes downhill. I have tried different methods, making sure it stays straight and doesn't move around...arrghh....no dice. I am stumped. Has this happened to anyone before? Before I pulled the console apart, I was able to push the car when in park, I was hoping to see what the problem could be. Am I attacking the right area? Thanks for the help guys.

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07-16-2001, 06:22 PM	#2
zach0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 227	I myself put in a Hurst Shifter but I was told before that their was a bushing on that bolt you are tightening. If their was one their and not now you could be overtightening ------------------ 66 Mustang Black W/ Black 289 Hi-Po 65'heads, MSD Lunati High lift Cam 750CFM Carb Heddman Headers, Hurst Shifter

07-17-2001, 02:07 PM	#3
driggins Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 33	also if the bushing is worn it will not hold the shifter strate. I would replace the bushing and see if that fixes the problem. not much to spend and may fix the problem. ------------------ 66' coupe 200 inline 6 disk brakes and Ac 65' Fastback with 351W not finished 2001 V6 laser Red Tan inside