Should our shift lever have a nylon cup where it fits into the shift linkage reciever running down the tunnel?
For our 1960 (10/59) Reutter B Cab the shift lever that came with the car has a ball at the bottom of the lever that fits exactly into the tunnel shift linkage with no nylon cup. The fit is snug with no room for any nylon sleeve. The problem is the shift action is a little rough and not as smooth as other Porsches we have. I'm wondering if we have the wrong shift lever, or is this correct (metal ball sitting in metal cup)?
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Jim
Do I have the Correct Shift Lever?
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Re: Do I have the Correct Shift Lever?
yes early cars did not use the ball cup bushing. I would try to lubricate the complete shift linkage to see if it would be smoother and make sure it is not rubbing against anything in the tunnel
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Re: Do I have the Correct Shift Lever?
JimJim R Phillips wrote:Should our shift lever have a nylon cup where it fits into the shift linkage reciever running down the tunnel?
For our 1960 (10/59) Reutter B Cab the shift lever that came with the car has a ball at the bottom of the lever that fits exactly into the tunnel shift linkage with no nylon cup. The fit is snug with no room for any nylon sleeve. The problem is the shift action is a little rough and not as smooth as other Porsches we have. I'm wondering if we have the wrong shift lever, or is this correct (metal ball sitting in metal cup)?
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Jim
The original shift lever in your 60 Cab would not have used a nylon bushing but it fits directly in the end of the "peace pipe"(AKA the shift rod) The ball should have a pin going through it that mates with a slot in the shift rod. Pictures of your shifter and linkage would be a great help in sorting our your issue.
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Jim
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Re: Do I have the Correct Shift Lever?
Years ago, I worked on a so-called shift lever having a lotta sloppiness which its worn ball cup was outa shape.
I modified a new plastic ball cup/socket to suit the lever's end, the cup's ID, & the slot for the pin; Worked perfectly.
I modified a new plastic ball cup/socket to suit the lever's end, the cup's ID, & the slot for the pin; Worked perfectly.