SEMIHEMI01@aol.com wrote:
> HERE'S THE SCOOP> The Hurst Shifter #391-0155 will fit the 2001 NV-3500
> BUT there is some things you need to know.
> 1. You will need 4 aluminum bushings .480 in diameter x .250 long with a .290
> hole in them. ( These are to replace the bosses on the bottom of the stock
> shift tower.)
>
> 2. You have to use the stock gasket NOT THE ONE THAT COMES WITH THE HURST.
> Also, use the stock bolts NOT THE ONES THAT COME WITH THE HURST.
>
> 3. If you use the gasket that comes with the Hurst you will break the
> mounting ears off the aluminum shift tower. The Spacers go in the holes in
> the corners of the stock gasket to keep you from compressing the gasket too
> much and breaking the tower. The bolts go thru the bushing and are pulled
> down to 10 ft/lbs torque.
>
> 4. You cannot put the stock floor boot over the boot that comes with the
> Hurst, Solution is to cut a 2" hole in top of the stock floor boot and put it
> on first. Work it down over the tower then put the Hurst boot over it and use
> the ties furnished with the shifter.
>
> 5. The chrome shift lever is going to hit the dash by about 1/8 inch.
> SOLUTION> use a torch and bend it just above the bolt holes, this way the
> console boot will cover the discolored chrome. Now you can replace the
> console. BILL
> SEMIHEMI01@AOL.COM> KB SuperCharged, 4.7L, 2001, QC,
> http://hometown.aol.com/semihemi01
In other words " IT DON'T FIT WORTH A S**T"
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