[Shotimes] Rod shifter maintenance

[Carl Prochilo]

I will probably do that too soon.  New grease should help, but the main
problem I have now is where the shift shaft and the shift rod connect via
the clamp.  I believe the bushings have worn off.  When this happens,
there is a lot of slop in that connection.  The grease I put in there acts
as a buffer but that is only a temporary fix.

There really isn't any resistance to speak of in the shifting action itself.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Wed, February 2, 2005 3:58 pm, Leigh Smith said:
> Carl;
> I dissasembled my 100k mile rod shifter and greased it internally, inside
> the main black box (only 4 screws).
> Shifting is much smoother & lighter now.
> I believe the exhaust dries the old grease out, heat shield not
> withstanding.
> Lee
>
>
>> As a whole, what type of maintenance do you all do to the rod shifter?
>>
>> At the base where the shifter boss mounts to the chassis, there is a
> slider section that appears to need lubrication.  I applied some heavy
> grease to that area.
>>
>> Engine vibration was being transmitted into the cabin through the
>> shifter
> itself.  The U-joint where the rod mates up with the tranny has a lot of
> play in it.  I've added some heavy grease to this area too, but it looks
> like there is too much slop in the joint itself.  The grease does quiet
> the
> noise/vibration down completely, but since it is an exposed area, the
> grease
> needs to be replaced frequently.  Can this excess play be repaired by
> replacing hardware?
>> ====
>> Cheers,
>> Carl Prochilo
>> 1992 Ultra Red Crimson
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