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[T3] Shifter Problems


One thing you have to remember with any type of quick shift assembly is that
by shortening the throw you reduce your mechanical advantage.  Therefore the
effort required at the knob to change gear is increased (unless you use a
longer gear stick).  If any part of the shift system is damaged or not fully
lubricated it will much harder to shift.  One thing that you must replace is
the shift rod bushing.  This is the whitish plastic thing which the shift
rod runs through under the shifter assembly.  If you haven't replaced it
recently, it is almost certain that it is damaged.  If it is shifting, will
be much harder.  So to start with, as a matter of good practice, remove the
whole shift rod, clean and regrease it and reassemble it with a new bush.
They are only a couple of bucks.
Once you have reassembled the whole thing, there is a certain element or
trial and error.  Try moving the whole shifter assembly around to the left,
right, forward or back and check if you can freely engage all gears.  If
not, loosen the bolts move it and try again.


Steven
'71 Vert Fasty
'73 FI Fasty
Australia

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