Hey all, I need some help adjusting my 4 speed shifter. Particularly the 1st and second gears. They can be a real pain to find sometimes. Does anyone have a manual or just a simple procedure to get these shifts correct? I want to buy a hurst shifter for it, but cash is low at the moment so any help to get my tranny shifting right would be great. Thanks in advance.


Bill

 

Noone?????

 

I use this to adjust the Hurst I have in my Z...but I also have the Haynes manual and it shows how to adjust the stock shifter..pretty much the same as this..

Q) What is the proper way to adjust my Hurst four speed shifter?

A) There is a 1/4 inch hole at the bottom of the Hurst mechanism that runs through all three levers. This is called the neutral alignment hole. To ensure proper adjustment, run the shifter from first into second and then back to neutral. Insert the neutral alignment pin (or a 1/4 inch drill bit) into the neutral alignment hole. If the 1-2 lever interferes with the smooth insertion of the alignment pin, remove the 1-2 linkage rod from the shifter and thread the adjuster button either in or out to eliminate the interference. Repeat this procedure with the 3-4 lever and reverse. To adjust the stop bolts, back the bolts out of the shifter frame until only a few threads remain. Push the stick firmly into third gear and hold. Screw in the stop bolt until contact is made. Release the stick and back the stop bolt out one turn and tighten the jamnut. Push the stick into fourth gear and repeat the procedure.

A good FAQ page

http://go.mrgasket.com/FAQs.aspx?BrandID=2

 

Thanks!! I will try that tomorrow. Also what page in your haynes is it on? Mine only covers removal and replacement. Thanks again!!

 

Haynes manual #866 for 82-92 Camaro..page 186.There is a diagram explaining what the tranny looks like..what rods shift what gears..and so on.