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Another tranny question



Since you have just replaced the trans mounts, make sure everything is
aligned correctly before you adjust the linkage.=20




On Mon, 1 Apr 2002 18:22:51 -0500, you wrote:

>I thought I'd break these into separate posts to make it easier to
>answer.
>
>I've tried and tried to get my shift linkage adjusted. I've gotten all
>the bushing replaced, even the one on the main shift rod and I'm still
>having trouble getting her to go in and out of gears. Not too bad if I
>accelerate slowly but terrible at faster speeds. I still don't think
>I've got it right as I'm having trouble with all gears.
>
>But to be sure, how much difference can a misadjusted shift linkage
>cause? Enough to make a good transmission seem bad, or just enough to be
>a slight hassle.
>
>I've tried the cassette holder but tomorrow I'm picking up an alignment
>tool from my FLAPS.
>
>Also, the Bentley says to make sure the rod hook, or whatever that thing
>is called, should be centered for and aft along the guide plate. I hope
>you can visualize what I'm describing. My guide plate curves at one end
>so I don't know what constitutes the length to make sure the shifter in
>center in.
>
>Help!
>
>
>
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Gordon

75 Mk I/Drake 1.9
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