Good afternoon everyone!
I have a ton of slop back and forth in my manual shift car. I pulled the boot and noticed the spring that goes from the shifter to the housing is missing. Is that the only part that is there to prevent side to side movement? Seems as when I install a new spring, the shifter will be pushed all the way to the right (2nd, 3rd gear area).
Thanks for the insight as always!
Barret
3 Speed Manual Shift Slop
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Re: 3 Speed Manual Shift Slop
I think you are on the right track replacing the missing spring. I am pretty sure when Ford designed the floor shift they would have spring loaded it to favor the 2nd and 3rd side of the H pattern. The reason for this is obvious in that without the spring loading it would be easier to accidently hit reverse, with corresponding clash of gears when making the upshift. Anyway that is the best place to start to see if you really have a problem or not.
Lew Bachman
1957 Colonial White
Lew Bachman
1957 Colonial White
Re: 3 Speed Manual Shift Slop
Lew is right. Install the missing spring. It’s purpose is to dampen free movement for more precise control.