Hello! i recently bought a 67 mustang from a friend who used to race it. When i bought it i didn't think i'd have such a problem with the shifter...but i can't seem to put it in reverse! i feel dumb calling him and asking him...so i'd rather ask you guys ANY advice would be greatly appreciated..as i am longing to drive my new baby around town

-Kristina

 

That type of shifter may have the ball detent type stop for reverse. Try moving the lever against its wall first with a fair amount of force then slide it into reverse, that may help it get into rev.

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A picture of your shifter and the local area may help. Some racers will install a lockout to prevent reverse without using a second hand. You should feel some resistance sliding over to first, then quite a bit more before being able to get reverse.

 

I've had some Hurst shifters that you had to slap pretty hard to get into reverse. It would be a good idea to make sure the shifter is adjusted properly.

 

i'll take one tomorrow, in the daylight and post it. thanks

 

It's to the left of 1st gear - push the gear shift like you're going to put it into 1st gear, but kinda angle it to the left. Do it slow and you can feel it catch. Kinda hard to master at first...

 

Your shifter may need little adjusting. You can find instructions FROM THIS LINK.

Or here it is as copy paste:

Q) What is the proper way to adjust my Hurst four speed shifter?

A) 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.

 

in mine, you usually have to put it in first, and then reverse, try that.

 

ohhh okay i see what you mean. i hope this works...thanks a lot for your help