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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: kid56 on March 28, 2010, 11:51:55 PM

Title: hurst shifter problem
Post by: kid56 on March 28, 2010, 11:51:55 PM

Hi guys, having shifter problem,muncie M20 in 67 camaro, Hurst comp plus shifter. It used to have a spring action when putting it into reverse
(I assume it is a reverse lock out), now you can move the shifter freely( side to side in neutral) from reverse to 3rd and 4th with no resistance.
Is there a spring that has broken or does the shifter need rebuilt? I have adjusted the rods several times no help.
thanks for any help

Kid 56
67 ss/rs 396

Title: Re: hurst shifter problem
Post by: flyingskibiker on March 29, 2010, 06:30:23 AM

I would hazard a guess that is a sping (or two).  I see them offered in the Hurst catalog...  A kit of 4 springs, 2 inner, 2 outer.  I have heard there are also rebuild kits.  Not sure what's included w/ those (springs?).

Title: Re: hurst shifter problem
Post by: bcmiller on April 01, 2010, 03:54:34 PM

You could send it to Hurst if you don't have someone locally that rebuilds them.  Here is the link

http://www.hurst-shifters.com/c.723089/hurst-shifter/shifter_rebuild.html

Title: Re: hurst shifter problem
Post by: m22mike on April 03, 2010, 12:23:33 PM

Quote from: kid56 on March 28, 2010, 11:51:55 PM

Hi guys, having shifter problem,muncie M20 in 67 camaro, Hurst comp plus shifter. It used to have a spring action when putting it into reverse
(I assume it is a reverse lock out), now you can move the shifter freely( side to side in neutral) from reverse to 3rd and 4th with no resistance.
Is there a spring that has broken or does the shifter need rebuilt? I have adjusted the rods several times no help.
thanks for any help

Take a look at this picture, these springs are what you work against when moving to reverse (note: one of  the roll pins is missing in this picture.)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/m22mike/DSCF6978.jpg)

Or this plunger could be hanging up ? One thing for sure, you will need to take the shifter out. Note: on a working shifter clamped in a vice you can see how it works when moving the handle all the way left in the neutral gate.

 (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/m22mike/DSCF6981.jpg)
67 ss/rs 396

May help to look at this for tear down, not the hard. Good luck.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/410415/an/0/page/0#Post410415

Title: Re: hurst shifter problem
Post by: kid56 on April 04, 2010, 03:37:55 PM

thanks for the info guys and great pics

mike b
67 3L 4N