my pro 5.0 rattles against the stops

Conman · 10-16-2002, 01:24 PM

only when I really hop on it in first and second and also in 5th at highway speeds.

The first and second rattle doesn't bother me because it is only for a second or two

What can I do to stop it from rattling against the stop in 5th gear. As far as I can tell it is adjusted properly and works great.

maybe back the bolt out a 1/4 turn or something?

Coolbreeze · 10-16-2002, 03:07 PM

Did you hold the handle back when adjusting the stops?? If not try that...

Conman · 10-16-2002, 10:09 PM

yep, that's how I did it

Jthompson · 10-17-2002, 02:26 PM

seems you have 2 options

1. Back the stop bolt out to keep it from rattling.

2. Find out what the cause of the vibration is. I have a pro 5.0 in mine, and don't get one ounce of rattle. Look at the condit of your tranny, and everything else.

LX XLR8R · 10-17-2002, 02:28 PM

if it rattles against the stops when cruzing then chances are its too close to it..back it off a 1/16" and see what happens

richd · 10-17-2002, 04:14 PM

While driving try putting light pressure on the shifter in various directions and see if you still feel a vibration. Also check for extra play. If the vibration stops or there is extra play in certain directions check the following:

Remove the shifter (checking bolt tightness in the process) from the transmission and inspect the plastic damper sleeve. It may be cracked or broken allowing too much play between the shifter ball and the offset lever.

Good luck,

Rich D.

richd · 10-17-2002, 04:15 PM

Oops...I meant to mention that if your damper sleeve is cracked or broken, I have an extra one from my rebuild that I could mail to you.

Conman · 10-17-2002, 04:20 PM

thanks guys
I have rebuilt the tranny and replaced that little plastic cup. I think I just need to back off the bolts a little bit. An aluminum driveshaft would probably help to but the vibration is not bad at all, just enough to make it rattle. If I rest my hand on it the rattle stops but that gets tiring.
I wasn't sure if I should back the bolt off or bring it closer to the handle

I will try backing it off a little

10-16-2002, 01:24 PM	#1
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	my pro 5.0 rattles against the stops only when I really hop on it in first and second and also in 5th at highway speeds. The first and second rattle doesn't bother me because it is only for a second or two What can I do to stop it from rattling against the stop in 5th gear. As far as I can tell it is adjusted properly and works great. maybe back the bolt out a 1/4 turn or something? __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

10-16-2002, 03:07 PM	#2
Coolbreeze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: ~Columbus~GA~31909~ Posts: 156	Did you hold the handle back when adjusting the stops?? If not try that... __________________ Mike Blown~AOD'ed~331~ T-top~ 86GT Check out car on my page here ------ > ~~My 86GT T-top ~~

10-16-2002, 10:09 PM	#3
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	yep, that's how I did it __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

10-17-2002, 02:26 PM	#4
Jthompson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 80	seems you have 2 options 1. Back the stop bolt out to keep it from rattling. 2. Find out what the cause of the vibration is. I have a pro 5.0 in mine, and don't get one ounce of rattle. Look at the condit of your tranny, and everything else. __________________ Jeremy 1986 Mustang GT Convertible 1972 2 door 302 Maverick 1994 POS head gasket clubbed broke down T-bird with $6000 left to pay off

10-17-2002, 02:28 PM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	if it rattles against the stops when cruzing then chances are its too close to it..back it off a 1/16" and see what happens __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

10-17-2002, 04:14 PM	#6
richd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edison, NJ, USA Posts: 125	While driving try putting light pressure on the shifter in various directions and see if you still feel a vibration. Also check for extra play. If the vibration stops or there is extra play in certain directions check the following: Remove the shifter (checking bolt tightness in the process) from the transmission and inspect the plastic damper sleeve. It may be cracked or broken allowing too much play between the shifter ball and the offset lever. Good luck, Rich D.

10-17-2002, 04:15 PM	#7
richd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edison, NJ, USA Posts: 125	Oops...I meant to mention that if your damper sleeve is cracked or broken, I have an extra one from my rebuild that I could mail to you.

10-17-2002, 04:20 PM	#8
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	thanks guys I have rebuilt the tranny and replaced that little plastic cup. I think I just need to back off the bolts a little bit. An aluminum driveshaft would probably help to but the vibration is not bad at all, just enough to make it rattle. If I rest my hand on it the rattle stops but that gets tiring. I wasn't sure if I should back the bolt off or bring it closer to the handle I will try backing it off a little __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

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