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jbow1076 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2004 Posts: 55
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:47 am Post subject: SCAT shifter installation |
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I am tyring to install a SCAT shifter in my 1970 fastback and am have a little bit of a problem. After trying to install in numerous times I keep getting the same result, I can't get 3rd and 4th gear and when I put it in reverse I don't need to pull up on the release lever to do it. What am I doing wrong? Should it be this hard or am I riding the short bus today? Thanks for the help! |
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Ace Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2003 Posts: 1903
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:57 am Post subject: |
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loosen the 2 bolts and move it over to the right as far as possible and tighten. See if that works. |
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jbow1076 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2004 Posts: 55
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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I've tried moving it in that direction and I still can't get in those gears. The metal plate off the original stick shift I have been leaving off, but I have tried it with it on and I get the same result. Does it matter if it is on or off though? thanks |
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blankmange Type 3 Darksider
Joined: July 17, 2004 Posts: 11498 Location: Bloßer Stahl-preapocalyptic MidCoast
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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I know when I installed my EMPI (crap) shifter, I had to clearance the bolts holes a smidge, because of the same issue....
I just took a drill bit and drilled the holes larger in that direction about 3, maybe 5 mm....
reinstalled it and tadaa! I had all four gears...
then I installed my Hurst and dumped the EMPI.... _________________ póg mo thóin
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jbow1076 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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I've made the holes large now and when I go in first gear and then shift into second it grinds the gears because it is trying to go into reverse. What am I doing wrong. I am about to throw this stick shift down the street. Please help me before I do something I am going to regret! Help!!!! |
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djporsche Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2004 Posts: 409
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Tap it to the right (pass side) a hair. Try to meet it in the middle. |
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