Shifter Question

[Arthur R Davis]

I removed my Transmission and replaced it. Now my shifter rubs against the console when going into 1st or 2nd. Haven't been back under it yet, but I didn't remember any adjustments or ''play'' in the crossmember/mount parts. Anyone know right off how to correct/adjust this, as I am going under it again ,,,hopefully with proper knowledge ahead of time from some of you.

 

[dave6666]

If you look at the pic of this poly mount that you should buy from Dave's Big Brakes, the holes are slotted a little.

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[Arthur R Davis]

Thanks Dave, guess your're saying that there isn't an adjustment. Is there enough room on the stock mount to take a die-grinder to it? Just asking, but I've always been in favor of making the engine/trans as 'fixed' as practical.

 

[dave6666]

I think if you add up all the slop in the crossmember to frame, crossmember to mount, and then mount to tranny, there is a little adjustment.

Loosen all that stuff and then use something to persuade the tranny over and re-tighten.

Did you change your shifter by any chance, or did the new unit come with one. Reason I would ask is there's a bushing inside there that could be worn. A loose one would mean unnecessary travel or play. Also check and make sure that rubber shifter boot (under the leather one) is not twisted or wadded up. Unlikely, but I would peek.

 

[mercury51]

rear cross mount only goes in one way.

 

[dave6666]

rear cross mount only goes in one way.

Wow. That would be quite the mistake.

Good comment.

 

[Arthur R Davis]

I'll try to take the 'play' out of everything to shift it over. Everything is new and stock so it should have lined backup. didn't think to check the clearance before driving as all is stock,,,live and learn!!!