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Old 04-04-2022, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cycleguy55 View Post
I agree. This sounds like a shifter adjustment issue, and those nylon bushings make that more likely.

To the OP: Hurst shifters are generally pretty easy to adjust, but I know the ability to insert the 1/4" "neutral alignment rod" can be a challenge on Cobras due to the limited space between the transmission and tunnel wall. My car has a Richmond 5 speed street transmission with a Hust shifter and there's no room to insert the pin.

When I had the transmission out last year I took the opportunity to insert the "neutral alignment rod" and get the shift rods carefully adjusted. I then carefully secured the adjustments before removing the shifter to re-install the transmission. It's never shifted better.

Hurst instructions: https://www.shifterdoc.com/Hurst_373...nstuctions.pdf
As Brian said, it can be difficult getting the neutral alignment rod in there. If the rod is too long, a drill bit or any other short rod of the correct diameter will work. When you have the car up in the air and are re-adjusting linkages, make sure that you can turn the driveshaft by hand when it is in neutral. Also, take a picture of the linkage orientation before taking anything apart, once they are un hooked it can be a little confusing regarding their proper placement.

Jim
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