Hi All, I have a correct Hurst shifter assembly that appears to have been rebuilt. I would like to install this on my car with the hopes that it will shift even better than the current shifter. How challenging is it to swap shifters and get the new one adjusted for smooth shifting? Do I simply unbolt the old, bolt up the new one and connect the rods? I imagine there is a specific process to adjust the shifter rods. Can someone point me to instructions on adjusting the shifter rods please? Also interested in replacing any shift rod bushings that would also improve shifter smoothness. Thanks!!
See the hole in the body and the tabs? This is the allignment hole. Hurst uses a platic insert but you can use a close fitting drill bit. Roll out the adjustable ends untill they are the correct lenght for the tabs. If you do not see the bushings online let me know and I will look for some I have somewhere. Use may need some thin brass washers to shim out any additional slop.
I posted this awhile back. Gives you the general idea. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=170059
If the shifter is a factory unit (no stop adjustment bolt, bayonet mount handle), then it will use a rubber bushing available only from precision Pontiac (Pete Serio). Be sure you have the arms mounted correctly, and have the shifter in neutral. As Jim says, there is a .250" hole thru all the shift plates. Use a 1/4" drill bit, and put it thru the hole. Then, adjust the arms with the lock nuts. That is the extent of the adjustment. If you have an aftermarket unit (bolt on handle, replaceable plastic bushings), the adjustment is the same.
If the shifter is a factory unit (no stop adjustment bolt, bayonet mount handle), then it will use a rubber bushing available only from Precision Pontiac (Pete Serio). Be sure you have the arms mounted correctly, and have the shifter in neutral. As Jim says, there is a .250" hole thru all the shift plates. Use a 1/4" drill bit, and put it thru the hole. Then, adjust the arms with the lock nuts. That is the extent of the adjustment. If you have an aftermarket unit (bolt on handle, replaceable plastic bushings), the adjustment is the same.
