Shifter assembly -- removed and reinstalled, feels sloppier.

[Driven]

I had removed the shifter assembly to pull the drivetrain (the absolute most anxiety-ridden drivetrain pull I've ever done, because of the front cowl), and have since reinstalled.

 

It feels much sloppier. Am I missing something between the shifter and the gearbox? Is there some bushing that goes inbetween the clevis and the shifter assembly? I can't find any solid diagrams.

 

Mind you, with it installed, everything shifts except 1st is harder to engage. In any gear, there's far more play than before.

 

 

Or, does it just need a re-greasing?

 

 

This is for the Ford Type 9 5 speed.

Edited December 17, 2019 by Driven

[Croc]

Sorry my memory is not that good these days so can you jog it by reminding us please:

1) What brand seven do you have?

2) What transmission do you have?

 

If it is a Caterham 6 speed then I think I know the answer...

[Dave W]

Must transmissions will have a small nylon cup [some times brass] that the end of the gear shift lever will pilot into. Just search for replacement parts for the trans that you have. There should be an exploded view of the assembly. It should not be hard to find a replacement part, since it's a high wear item. Dave W

[Driven]

Must transmissions will have a small nylon cup [some times brass] that the end of the gear shift lever will pilot into. Just search for replacement parts for the trans that you have. There should be an exploded view of the assembly. It should not be hard to find a replacement part, since it's a high wear item. Dave W

Thank you!

 

 

After I went back in the car, removed the shifter assembly and started poking around in the gearbox and found a black plastic bushing. Must have popped off when I was reinstalling.

 

I guess it's also called a shifter saddle. hopefully this helps the next person.

[BruceBe]

It's called a saddle bushing, and they do crack/deteriorate over time. We stock spares.

 

Cheers,

-Bruce