I haven't seen any manual shift kits for trucks - only FWD cars - so this might
not be possible but... Is there any way to use the stock shifter and perhaps
rubber isolator but keep the same tighter ball and fulcrum?
Crit
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 14:52:23 -0000
From: "Duane Schultz" <duschultz@hotmail.com>
Subject: DML: Re; Hurst and the NV3500
I too finally got my Hurst shifter last week and installed it. I found the
instructions to be clear and the installation very easy. It is a nice
looking upgrade to the cab. I found the actual operational results to be
mixed, The shift pattern is definitely closer which is a good thing. I
still have difficulty finding third gear when I attempt fast shifts. This
may improve with use but I am somewhat disappointed since this was the
primary reason I was unhappy with the factory shifter. As reported by the
other DML folks, the Hurst unit transfers transmission noise which is
irritating. The factory unit has a Hexagonal plastic ball unit that fits
into the socket in the transmission. The Hurst unit has a steel ball that
fits into the socket. This transfers considerably more noise than the
factory plastic hex ball. Also, the factory shift lever is a two piece
unit. It appears the stick has a vulcanized rubber isolater to reduce noise
transmission. The Hurst unit has the stick sandwiched between two rubber
pads and this is thru-bolted directly to the shifter coming out of the
tower. This design isn't as effective in reducing noise transmission.
Overall I am fairly satisfied but less noise would be appreciated.
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