Date:         Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:47:48 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Shifter adjustments.
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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Craig,

I raise my hand and second the notion that Ken has put forth. If you
have lots of miles, there are THREE (3) things to look at - the new
shifter kit, for the tranny, and the front kit for the shifter lever up
front - those two things will prol'ly take care of it. HOWEVER - when
you drop your spare tire, you will see a box that covers the bottom end
of the shift lever where the shifter rod attaches, which has to be
removed to enable removal of the shifter lever. Item number THREE(3) is
found in that box. If you will turn it over, you will note two little
appurtenances inside the box. One is permanently fastened in place, the
other is fastened in place by screws. These two little gizmos help in
the shifting process. If worn, they will contribute to poor shifting.
Inspect these, then replace the replaceable one if needed. That too will
help get things properly aligned for better shifting.

Good shifting.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

craig cowan wrote:
> Hey guys.
> It's looking like I need to make a few adjustments to my shifter. I've never
> done this before, and it scares me silly as i've heard terrible stories of
> people never being able to get it right again!
>
> I feel like 1st gear is on the right most edge of its gate, and the same
> with all the others. So, my thought is that i need to loosen the splined
> shaft and move it a tooth or too accordingly. Is there a proceedure I should
> go through first? I looked at the Bently and tried the thing at the shifter
> base itsself, but that made no difference.
>
> It sometimes won't go fully into gear, particularly 1st. It will then
> reluctantly POP in after some force is applied.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated!
>
> -Craig
> '85glt turned westy
> bostig in the back
>
>
>