Inland Shift Linkage

[67 GTX]

I installed a new inland shift body. I did not change the rods, since the unit I took out was the same inland shift body, it was just worn out. I compared the rods to another set I have, and I did not notice and difference between them. I adjusted the linkage, and set everything up perfect. When I drove the car to test it, I did not have first gear. I would move the shifter into first, but nothing would engage, although it did one, rare time. I pretty much had to start in second gear to get back home. When I tried to go into first, the transmission itself would either wine, or grind. Also, not sure if its relevant, but downshifting from third to second also produced a crunch, but second did engage.

What I'm wondering is there supposed to be some preload on the ears in the transmission itself? I made sure all the ears were in neutral, and the adjustments I made on the rods were not drastic (the car did have all gears working before I changed the shift body). Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

From 67Dart273 FBBO.........

Some things that ARE important is

did you align the shifter body as I mentioned, using a bolt through the alignment hole, so that the body is IN NEUTRAL when you hook up the rods?

Are the bushings/ rods/ levers tight with very little / no play?

Remove the linkage and shift the levers on the gearbox by hand, and "feel" for if the detent mechanism is tight, and locks out the other lever.

Do this by moving first the forward lever forward, and then aft, and each time, ATTEMPT to move the rear lever. It should move a tiny bit and "stop" against the detent, and there should be a decided, firm, obvious "snap" when shifting the lever to each position.

Do the same to the rear lever, and test the front lever for lockout.


Also here’s a nice article...
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/...nstall_a_hurst_shifter_linkage_to_your_mopar/


http://www.slantsix.org/articles/4-speeds/ODA833fourspeed1.htm

 

[67 GTX]

I followed all those directions. I think the problem may be in the last thing you mentioned. I think the ear on the transmission for first gear is may have to be pushed forward more. When shifting just sitting in the car, you can hear a click when put into all gears, except first, so it's clear that it's not engaging.

Did inland linkage use bushings? Because mine has none.

 

[Meep-Meep]

Most factory shifters did not use bushings at the rod pivots.

 

[67 GTX]

Most factory shifters did not use bushings at the rod pivots.

Thank you.

I'm gonna work on the car in the morning. I'll let you guys know if I get it working.

 

[67 GTX]

Well, I tried adjusting it again, and first only works I'd say about a quarter of the time. Most of the time when it is engaged, it pops out of gear after some use.