shift linkage bushings?
Jul 8, 2013, 10:31 PM
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shift linkage bushings?
Are there replaceable bushings in the shifter linkage? When I pop my shifter into neutral it kind of sticks, won't go back to center. Wondering if its the cable or possibly bad bushings.
Jul 9, 2013, 06:25 AM
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If I can recall correctly, I think CRANSWICK had the same problem. I'm not sure how he fixed it but I think it had something to do with the spring/coil "thing" right under your shifter. I think we covered this here on EvoM somewhere...
Jul 9, 2013, 06:31 AM
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Your problem does not sound like it is bushing related. I think Cranswick had the same problem. I believe the spring by your shifter base is likely binding.
Jul 9, 2013, 07:54 AM
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There are replaceable bushing. The brass ones from speedsource for the Evo 8/9 fit perfect and are around $25.
Your problem does not sound like it is bushing related. I think Cranswick had the same problem. I believe the spring by your shifter base is likely binding.
Your problem does not sound like it is bushing related. I think Cranswick had the same problem. I believe the spring by your shifter base is likely binding.
LOL i think we were both writing our replies at the same time b/c i swear we basically said the same thing lmfao!
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Jul 10, 2013, 06:14 AM
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I have the brass bushing upgrades and had the issue of the shifter not going back to neutral. What I do is every couple of months I spray lithium grease on the bushings under the hood. Just a small amont goes a long way. I believe the reason they bind up is because dirt and grim gets in them. Never had that issue again, after lubing them up.
Jul 10, 2013, 10:23 AM
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chances are it's not the cable end bushings, but that hinge, you'll see on the control housing select levers the "side to side" lever there's a sort of conical plastic cap, pop that off, and there's a nut and a lock washer, pull that off, and it's probably seized in there, take the hinge apart, you may need a small hammer, try not to bend the lever, there's a split plastic bushing...clean it up, grease it, and reassemble...
Jul 11, 2013, 06:14 PM
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Indeed it was the 'side to side' shift lever. Previous owner must have replaced the bushing and installed it with a lock washer and regular nut. It was clamping down too much on the bushing. Replaced them with a lock nut, left a bit of 'play' and everything is nice and loose. Thanks Cranswick.
Jul 11, 2013, 06:48 PM
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Indeed it was the 'side to side' shift lever. Previous owner must have replaced the bushing and installed it with a lock washer and regular nut. It was clamping down too much on the bushing. Replaced them with a lock nut, left a bit of 'play' and everything is nice and loose. Thanks Cranswick.
for the bushings, some one already mentioned AMS and speed source...there are a few others, but i'll recommend these, because they are local (Niagara Falls), and shipping is fast... Ziggy is a machinist and makes these in house, also his shift knobs are second to none. I advertise for him, because he's interested in supporting our platform...he stocks stage 1 clutches for our cars, and is looking into other products to carry.
https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/prod...cat=640&page=1
https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/prod...cat=640&page=1
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