shifters all kinds
10-13-2008, 03:06 PM
#21
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i got the black ball with the mgw on top of it and it has the satin finsh shafter under the ball http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang2005_cl...assembly.shtml the one on the left
10-14-2008, 09:36 PM
#23
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Happy to share this with you guys because I KNOW how it SUCKS to hear that infernal rattle! I've been VERY involved in discussions of the 2005+ Mustang Hurst RATTLE... it seems to affect the V6 exclusively?
(NOTE: if you've got a GT and your Hurst rattles, chime in!!).
Anyway, as another posted, the rattle comes from the ball/socket. I fixed mine by inserting a piece of plastic compression hose between the underside of the ball/socket and the shift linkage. I cut it to fit such that it keeps moderately firm pressure on the ball/socket and doesn't affect shifting operation.
1 - Get under the car & disconnect the linkage from the shifter.
2 - Cut an appropriately sized section of compression hose (see dishwasher hose @ Home Depot) and slide it over the shifter end that connects to the linkage.
3 - While holding the plastic hose compressed, re-connect the linkage.
4 - Drive it & ENJOY hearing the engine roar thru the gears without that nasty rattle!
(NOTE: if you've got a GT and your Hurst rattles, chime in!!).
Anyway, as another posted, the rattle comes from the ball/socket. I fixed mine by inserting a piece of plastic compression hose between the underside of the ball/socket and the shift linkage. I cut it to fit such that it keeps moderately firm pressure on the ball/socket and doesn't affect shifting operation.
1 - Get under the car & disconnect the linkage from the shifter.
2 - Cut an appropriately sized section of compression hose (see dishwasher hose @ Home Depot) and slide it over the shifter end that connects to the linkage.
3 - While holding the plastic hose compressed, re-connect the linkage.
4 - Drive it & ENJOY hearing the engine roar thru the gears without that nasty rattle!
so everyone kinda skipped over this comment. can anyone confirm if it works?
10-15-2008, 02:38 AM
#27
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I just took out mt tri axe the other night and put in my hurst. all though I liek the shift of the hurst better the tri-axe is a beast compared to it, so dam strong and the center spring in it is strong as a ****, made me put it in 3rd a few times froma roll.
anyway just installed my hurst and I had to make abracket for the back to hold it up since the tri axe eliminates it I tossed it in the arbage with stock shifter.
anybody local orlando have there stock shifter rotting in there garage? just dont want to wait for guy who I sold tri axe to send me his?
anyway just installed my hurst and I had to make abracket for the back to hold it up since the tri axe eliminates it I tossed it in the arbage with stock shifter.
anybody local orlando have there stock shifter rotting in there garage? just dont want to wait for guy who I sold tri axe to send me his?
10-15-2008, 08:06 AM
#28
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Then there are the guys seemingly rich enough to just toss the Hurst aside & another $300 @ MGW to solve the problem. Oh well, you can lead a horse to water..
Regardless of what others choose to do; personally I'm OVERJOYED to be able to enjoy the sound of my engine without that nasty rattle!
10-15-2008, 08:11 AM
#29
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i iwsh i was rich but im def not i took my cai and uners money and used some of that to get the shifter now i have to wait to get the cai and tuner, your idea was a good one but i didnt feel safe sticking somthign in there for some reason
