| Author | Message | ||
| Wayne Ellenburg (Wlnburg)
Registered Member Username: Wlnburg Post Number: 64 Registered: 6-2008 Posted From: 128.158.1.163  Rating: N/A |
I got my bus back after putting in a clutch and I have decided that the shifter needs adjustment. It seems to "bottom out" before it is all the way in 2 & 4th gear. "If" I hit it just right it will go in but that hardly ever happens  . I looked at the back on the transmission and It appears to have a universal with a set screw. Is this where I adjust or is it under the floor at the front. It only has a single rod. Thanks for the help. | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 551 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.215.186  Rating: N/A |
Wayne, I think by your description you are looking at the clutch rod. The shifter should have two rods going to the back. 1, 2 and reverse, the other is 3 & 4. Sounds like worn linkage to me. Have you checked the remote shift tower, linkage from there to the back? I have not had the privledge to tear mine down as it works OK, but there is a lot of linkage and rods transferring motion from the front to the back. It also could be be worn shifter forks, but I still think worn/loose linkage. If you don't have the manual I can scan and send you the transmission section. Not much but disassembly and assembly, it does include the shift tower. Let me know Paul (Message edited by dreamscape on August 20, 2009) (Message edited by dreamscape on August 20, 2009) | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 552 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.215.186 Rating: N/A |
Another point, at the remote shift tower there are some clevises and lock nuts for adjustment. I can scan the transmission section and send it to you. Let me know | ||
| Wayne Ellenburg (Wlnburg)
Registered Member Username: Wlnburg Post Number: 65 Registered: 6-2008 Posted From: 128.158.1.163 Rating: N/A |
Paul That would be great. I know there is wear because it very different from my 05 as far as feel. Joe said the transmission was in at a slight angle and he straightened it up and I am sure this changed the angle and travel of the shifter. He told me my transmission only has one rod. I will look again when I get home. The only manual I have is for a model 10. Thanks for the scan | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 410 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 74.244.14.221  Rating: N/A |
FWIW my spicer only has one rod as well | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 553 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.215.186 Rating: N/A |
I'll scan the docs and send them to you email in about one hour. What is your VIN # | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1600 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.110.9  Rating: N/A |
If you have a rod with a u-joint, then the adjustment needs done at the clevis up front. Would be best to put trans in 2nd with clevis unhooked and put shifter in second. Then adjust clevis till pin goes back in easily. This is after you check rod for fore and aft slop or play and rotating play from worn u-joints when you first unhook clevis. | ||
| Wayne Ellenburg (Wlnburg)
Registered Member Username: Wlnburg Post Number: 66 Registered: 6-2008 Posted From: 173.24.219.217 Rating: N/A |
Paul My model number is 6501. Thanks | ||
| Wayne Ellenburg (Wlnburg)
Registered Member Username: Wlnburg Post Number: 67 Registered: 6-2008 Posted From: 173.24.219.217 Rating: N/A |
I need help getting my shifter adjusted. I have a 1964 Model 01. I resently had a clitch installed and the shifter seems to bottom out before it is in 2nd and 4th. It will still go if I het just right. Paul scanned and sent pictures but it is for a shifter with 2 rods. Mine has only one. On the back is a universal joint with a set screw on it. Is this where the adjustment is made or is it at the other end at the shifter? Hoping to save myself some work by attacking the right end. I have attached a photo of the transmission. Thanks for the help. http://home.mchsi.com/~ellenburg/shifter.htm |