linkage adjustment

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Sun Jul 23, 06 5:08 pm

Is there any way to adjust the rods and levers on a 4 speed without using a shift lever adjusting tool?, which I do not have. I seem to remember reading years ago in Mopar Action an article by Richard Ehrenberg about how to do it without the adjusting tool.
Thanks!!

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sun Jul 23, 06 6:13 pm

Yeah you can stick a drill bit through the holes but it Bananarama! and miss at best, or the later ones you can make a plate, I don;t have te dimensions just now.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Sun Jul 23, 06 9:30 pm

I've heard that Halfords are good with maintenance/adjustments, Honest!!!!!1

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Mon Jul 24, 06 11:32 am

Thanks Kev, there is one just around the corner, I shall put the Cuda on a trailer and drop it off for adjustment

Seriously, I have just fitted the clutch linkages and also all the rods for the box, but I have no idea how to adjust them to be able to find some gears!! Any help is greatly appreciated, cheers

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon Jul 24, 06 6:33 pm

There is either a set of holes that a drill fits through (just) or a flat plate, the hole is most common, release the rods so the shifter is free, locate the holes, you may need to drop the dust shield of from the bottom of the shifter, stuff a drill or similer through the holes to line up the shifter levers, adjust the rod length until the pin just goes through the hole in the lever, fit the clips, remove the drill, check the gate is smooth across neutral, play at being Ronnie Sox (RIP) until your arm hurts.

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Mon Jul 24, 06 8:29 pm

Cheers Alex, I'll try me best

Mick70RR · Post by **Mick70RR** » Mon Jul 24, 06 10:02 pm

This is how they tell you to do it here

http://www.haysclutches.com/Faqs.aspx?BrandID=2

I find I need to readjust it every now and again.

There is a 1/4 inch hole at the bottom of the Hurst mechanism that runs through all three levers. This is called the neutral alignment hole. To ensure proper adjustment, run the shifter from first into second and then back to neutral. Insert the neutral alignment pin (or a 1/4 inch drill bit) into the neutral alignment hole. If the 1-2 lever interferes with the smooth insertion of the alignment pin, remove the 1-2 linkage rod from the shifter and thread the adjuster button either in or out to eliminate the interference. Repeat this procedure with the 3-4 lever and reverse. To adjust the stop bolts, back the bolts out of the shifter frame until only a few threads remain. Push the stick firmly into third gear and hold. Screw in the stop bolt until contact is made. Release the stick and back the stop bolt out one turn and tighten the jamnut. Push the stick into fourth gear and repeat the procedure.

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Tue Jul 25, 06 8:22 am

Thanks Mick, between you and Alex I am sure Iam all sorted out, I'll keep you guys informed