Duff Floor Conversion Rough Shift 1-2

[ICRaider10]

I just put in my duff floor conversion and it isn't shifting from first to second very well. Is there an adjustment for this or is it a common problem that I just need to deal with? First to reverse is very smooth and second to third is very smooth as well.

 

[Viperwolf1]

There is an adjustment for rod length and for the throw stop. Here is the Hurst instructions for their 4 spd but the principles are the same for the 3 spd. http://www.hurst-shifters.com/faq/13

 

[Explorer]

I didn't run into any problems and smooth as silk. Put it in neutral and stick the centering pin back in that came with it, and check your linkage adjustments. If you've thrown the pin away, I think a 1/4" drill bit fits. Make sure it's not hitting on any lines on the back side that would interfer with it.

 

[wildbill]

As was said and look under at the cross brace on the body and see if the rod is not hitting it. If it is rubbing on it you can reforme it a little with a BFH and a bar good luck and have fun.;D;D;D Bill %)

 

[ICRaider10]

Maybe a dumb question...BFH?

 

[Viperwolf1]

Maybe a dumb question...BFH?

Big f******g hammer.

 

[ICRaider10]

Gotcha...my tool of choice for most tough jobs. It's good to apply the appropriate nomenclature.

 

[wildbill]

Big f******g hammer.

;D;D;D Yes a big one and a bar you need to dint the floor cross member were the shift rod rubs it. It only needs about a 1/4" to clear. This is easier than pulling the trans and fixing. Good luck and have fun.;D;D;D Bill %);D

 

[crtilghman]

OMG i just put in my new to me duff 3 speed shifter and duff t case shifter and what a difference it feels right now smooth no hanging up between gears this will save me money on hood hinges i was wearing them out getting it out of gear lol

 

[Ranchtruck]

I'm not a big fan of the clip design that holds the rod to the shift lever on the tranny. I've had one of them bend and let the rod pop partway off. Made for an interesting drive home. Kinda searched around with the shifter until I found 2nd, and headed home that way. It was the middle of the night so I didn't feel like finding out what was going on. That and whoever installed it just cut a huge chunk out of the body cross brace rather than denting it with a hammer. With the hole in the tranny tunnel and the crossbrace cut I'm a little worried about it all staying straight. I'm putting a ZF in, so I'll fix the damage then and cut new holes.

 

[borg]

Had the same problem with one of the clips on my conversion. Spring washer and old-school cotter pin seem to be working.

The rods are apparently very sensitive to their relative positions. I adjusted my 1/R rod to fit a Hurst back-up light switch and now have trouble with the 2/3 rod binding up. Back to square one and rebuilding the switch bracket for me.

Steve