ncrobb
Well-Known Member
I finished up rebuilding the A833 trans and decided to mock up/install the shifter mechanism to make sure all is well while it’s on the bench instead of finding unexpected issues while laying on a creeper. I called Hurst and made sure I had the correct installation kit in mind (3734089) before ordering but there is no stinking way you can put it together according to their diagram and it function properly. With the shifter locked in neutral (I am using a 1/4 drill rod) I can get the 3-4 and reverse linkages assembled fine but the 1-2 rod only has 2-3 threads in the button and the rod bottoms out on the arm going into 2nd when you operate it. If I flip the offset 1-2 arm to the inside I can get better rod adjustment but the whole linkage is in a bind. I have removed the spacer, flipped the arm and tried every combination I can come up and it still isn’t right. I called Hurst Tech Support to see if I had the correct parts and the guy was very nice but he was working from home and didn’t have access to all the info. Finally found a reference to the part number stamped on the rod and it matched his documentation. Without any other suggestions he is sending me a replacement 1-2 rod and 1-2 arm. Maybe one or both are incorrect? Anybody have similar issues or maybe some insight or sage advice? I just thought of a combo I didn’t try. I will give it shot after work.