[Shotimes] dropping shifter

[Mike Wojton]

I'll take a look at that too. Thanks.
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Mike Wojton
Dover, PA

-'95 White MTX
'96 Brake Upgrade
Eibachs (front)

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan


 On 10/18/05, Jim & Debbie Leyden <jndleyden@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Mike,
> The other place to check is the front end of the rod where it attaches to
> the transmission. I have seen the rubber bushing soften with age/oil and
> become really sloppy. You can purchase a decent quality universal joint
> from McMaster-Carr that can be welded I to replace it. Or, make a new
> bushing out of the material of your choice, grind the head of the rivet
> off
> and replace it with a bolt and locknut.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Mike Wojton
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:34 AM
> To: Shotimes
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] dropping shifter
>
> That sounds easier than I would have thought after looking at it. The
> sloppiness is definitely in the shifter. When it's in gear you can wobble
> the shifter around pretty good. Perhaps I should just order the ball and
> socket and replace it instead of dropping the shifter twice.
> By the way Ian, send me your address. I found my extra owners manual. I'll
> send it to you.
> --
> Mike Wojton
> Dover, PA
>
> -'95 White MTX
> '96 Brake Upgrade
> Eibachs (front)
>
> "Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan
>
>
> On 10/17/05, Ian Fisher <dataflash@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > to remove the rod shifter:
> >
> > 1. remove shift knob and center console and toss aside
> >
> > 2. Roll yerself under said car
> >
> > 3. Unbolt the shifter from the transmission. (2
> > bolts-one large one small)
> >
> > 4. optional-place a jack stand under the shifter to
> > support it.
> >
> > 5. Unbolt shifter at the rear bracket (2 nuts IIRC)
> > that hold the back end on.
> >
> > 6. Drop shifter in your face (optional)
> >
> > 7. Roll yourself back out from under the car and drag
> > the shifter assembly with you.
> >
> > 8. Yes, there are 4 bolts that hold the rod to the top
> > plate. That top plate is also held to the plast box by
> > 4 bolts. Unbolt all 8 bolts.
> >
> > As far as sloppiness, you might have a few issues
> > (motor, trans mount, subframe bushings, etc). If it is
> > shifter replaced, you can replace the ball and sockets
> > using parts from Josh. One thing you should check is
> > to make sure the plastic thing inside of the rubber
> > boot is sitting inside of the retaining groove that's
> > molded into the cap at the front of the plastic box.
> > If that's not in place you'll get major sloppiness.
> >
> > Good luck
> > Ian