Problems w/ Hurst Shifter
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From: Pensacola, FL
Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7 L V8
Transmission: 700R4
Problems w/ Hurst Shifter
I recently installed a Hurst Dual/Gate 2 Automatic Shifter in my '89 IROC. Everything matched up with the old hardware except the column lock cable. When I attached the cable to the Hurst shifter, I could barely turn my key back to "Lock" to get it out of the ignition. (This also means that I can't turn the key back to "Accessory.")
I couldn't just leave my car setting in the garage, so I put everything back together without the column lock cable attached to the Hurst shifter. Everything is normal with the car, except the key can be turned back to "Lock" and removed in any gear--not just "Park" like it's supposed to be. This isn't a big problem since I put the car in "Park" out of habit before I try to remove the key, but I'd still like to attach the cable for the sake of completion. Any advice?
1989 IROC-Z
350 TPI
TH700-R4 Automatic Tranny
I couldn't just leave my car setting in the garage, so I put everything back together without the column lock cable attached to the Hurst shifter. Everything is normal with the car, except the key can be turned back to "Lock" and removed in any gear--not just "Park" like it's supposed to be. This isn't a big problem since I put the car in "Park" out of habit before I try to remove the key, but I'd still like to attach the cable for the sake of completion. Any advice?
1989 IROC-Z
350 TPI
TH700-R4 Automatic Tranny
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Check the installation instructions:
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6. Insert factory column lock cable fully into bracket on front of shifter frame (square hole) until ears lock cable in place. Next prepare column lock cable for adjustment by pressing protruding tabs on bottom of cable adjuster (near tapered spring) up with fingers. Grasp cable adjuster cap on top side and pull up until it releases and cap snaps back. (Refer to Figure 3A)
Note: Do not push adjuster cap down at this time.
11. Place shifter into "Park" position. (Refer to Shifter Operation - Figure 4) Attach column lock cable end to pin on shifter. Plastic connector must snap into groove on pin. Be careful not to damage plastic connector if pliers are used for installation. (Refer to Figure 3A)
12. Final adjustment of column lock cable. Turn ignition key to "Lock" position. Push column lock adjuster cap down until it engages in cable (Slight movement of cable in or out may be necessary to engage column lock cap). It is very important that column lock cable be adjusted properly so that when shifter stick is placed into "Park" position, ignition key can be turned to "Lock" position. Steering wheel should lock and key should withdraw freely out of lock. The shifter must not be able to move to any other gear positions. If shifter can be moved to other gear positions, column lock cable is not adjusted properly and must be re-adjusted. Once this is completed, proceed to the next step.
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6. Insert factory column lock cable fully into bracket on front of shifter frame (square hole) until ears lock cable in place. Next prepare column lock cable for adjustment by pressing protruding tabs on bottom of cable adjuster (near tapered spring) up with fingers. Grasp cable adjuster cap on top side and pull up until it releases and cap snaps back. (Refer to Figure 3A)
Note: Do not push adjuster cap down at this time.
11. Place shifter into "Park" position. (Refer to Shifter Operation - Figure 4) Attach column lock cable end to pin on shifter. Plastic connector must snap into groove on pin. Be careful not to damage plastic connector if pliers are used for installation. (Refer to Figure 3A)
12. Final adjustment of column lock cable. Turn ignition key to "Lock" position. Push column lock adjuster cap down until it engages in cable (Slight movement of cable in or out may be necessary to engage column lock cap). It is very important that column lock cable be adjusted properly so that when shifter stick is placed into "Park" position, ignition key can be turned to "Lock" position. Steering wheel should lock and key should withdraw freely out of lock. The shifter must not be able to move to any other gear positions. If shifter can be moved to other gear positions, column lock cable is not adjusted properly and must be re-adjusted. Once this is completed, proceed to the next step.
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From: Pensacola, FL
Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7 L V8
Transmission: 700R4
I followed all the instructions, but the column lock cable seems too short (but it can't be if it's stock)
It also seems like the mounting bracket for the cable is set further back (towards the rear of the car) than the stock shifter.
Still confused . . .
It also seems like the mounting bracket for the cable is set further back (towards the rear of the car) than the stock shifter.
Still confused . . .
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I had the same trouble when I installed mine. I finally got it to work buy just playing around with it. just keep trying to adjust buy moving the calbe in and out a little each time until it works(locking tabs each time).
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: LB9
Transmission: 700r4
ive been playing around with it for a while too. ive just been driving around with it off. but its a nice feature.. I guess.
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