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Cool cam
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 Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:03 pm Post subject: Shifter ball pops out shift rod socket |
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| Hello, I've been working on my shifter in my 1963 beetle and I pretty much have it all dialed in. My last and only problem is that the ball joint on the bottom of the stick shift pops out of the socket completely when I'm gears 3 and 4! Any help would be much appreciated, thanks! |
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67rustavenger
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: Shifter ball pops out shift rod socket |
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Is the shift rod bushing carrier in good repair?
They do wear out and need replacing at least once over the lifetime of a beetle.
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Cool cam
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Shifter ball pops out shift rod socket |
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| I'll have to check that, I just don't know where it's at |
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Cool cam
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Shifter ball pops out shift rod socket |
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| Okay so the shift rod bushing carrier appears to be in good condition, I'm just not sure what else to do! |
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Shifter ball pops out shift rod socket |
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| Cool cam wrote: |
| Okay so the shift rod bushing carrier appears to be in good condition, I'm just not sure what else to do! |
How is the bushing in the bushing carrier??
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Cool cam
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Shifter ball pops out shift rod socket |
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| Luckily I checked that too while I was out there, it's good condition no ware or anything. So difficult! |
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:30 am Post subject: Re: Shifter ball pops out shift rod socket |
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Judging by the other shifter topic that you should have continued....
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=675314&highlight=
It seems you have a stock shifter ?
IF the shift rod carrier support and bushing are in good condition..
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The shifter is assembled properly with the correct and good condition plate (lock out)..
and
The shift coupler at the rear is in good condition..
Suspect a worn shift rod socket.. or bent shift rod.
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