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Will N · 06-14-2013, 03:24 PM

A couple years ago I replaced my repro chrome shift lever with a butler nickle replated original that I bought at Hershey. The ball at the end that engages the shift forks had been built up round with weld before it was plated. With the old repro, I was able to shift with no grinding. With the new restored original, I found at first that I had to be really precise with the motion of the shift lever, and I had to double clutch between every shift or else it there would be grinding. It might have been that the ball was built up too much. I didn't check the diameter before installing. Anyway, it's gotten better (or maybe I've gotten better) over time, and I don't have to double clutch up through the gears any longer. The ball may have worn in some these last couple years.

06-14-2013, 03:24 PM	#30
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Almost done with restoration but shifting problem, and more. A couple years ago I replaced my repro chrome shift lever with a butler nickle replated original that I bought at Hershey. The ball at the end that engages the shift forks had been built up round with weld before it was plated. With the old repro, I was able to shift with no grinding. With the new restored original, I found at first that I had to be really precise with the motion of the shift lever, and I had to double clutch between every shift or else it there would be grinding. It might have been that the ball was built up too much. I didn't check the diameter before installing. Anyway, it's gotten better (or maybe I've gotten better) over time, and I don't have to double clutch up through the gears any longer. The ball may have worn in some these last couple years.