There should be two bolts/buts on the end of the shift rod. They come loose
occasionally and it gets REALLY sloppy. I had to put loctite on mine to
make it stop. If the actual base is loose internally...Hurst will rebuild
it for you (for a fee).
Yes, the shifter will transmit some extra noise...but if it's really noisy
in 4th, definitely check the fluid (drain into a coffee filter and check for
metal). Obviously refill afterwards. ;)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Schultz [mailto:not_robert_schultz@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 10:42 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Floppy Hurst Shifter and Other Tranny Woes
Hi.
Couple of questions about the shifter in my truck.
In 2001 I swapped out the stock shifter for a Hurst unit.
The shifter has been excellent up until yesterday when it went 'floppy'
on my. Instead of being a tight engagement into a gear, I can flop it
around a few inches to each side.
I think the dealer had the shifter out when replacing the the AC
evaporator. Or maybe they just un-bolted the lever to make room. Given
the fact that there's no real bushing on the Hurst, I'm at a loss to
figure out what might be wrong.
My other question relates to tranny noises. The shifter transmits a lot
on tranny noise into the cab, but it's really bad in 4th under load,
where it makes a sick sounding rattling. I'm wondering if this could be
low fluid in the tranny? When a local shop changed the clutch, the
tranny leaked for a couple of days until I got it back in for work, and
I always wondered if they topped up the leaked fluid.
I keep meaning to get under the truck and check, but other things keep
getting in the way.
Rob S.
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