Shifter hanging up whan down shift

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linemup

linemup

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Anyone else ever had problems with the shifter getting hung up when going from a higher gear to lower? I have to pull shifter up with foot. I have lubed it twice and that does ok for a week or two. Could it be the shifter rod out of adjustment? When I do it by hand, I can feel the shifter rubbing against the other part of shifter..................where the gap is. No biggie......just aggravating.
 
Splitlog

Splitlog

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It is your Heim Joints binding..mine did the same thing...replaced them and no
problem....I would try taking yours off first and lube them up good and work with
them to loosen them up a bit..
 
RRRUFF

RRRUFF

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Go ahead and find you some without the teflon inserts and replace them. Not worth the trouble lubing them. I had the same problem with mine. The teflon inserts will expand when they get hot and bind up. Replaced no more problem.:2thumbs:
 
linemup

linemup

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Any idea where to buy them? It doesnt just do it when its hot.....or from frictions. It will do it even after sitting a few days...............before even cranking it.
 
linemup

linemup

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Im trying to find a used serv manual...........ummm....and idea what the heim joints run? Kinda on a budget since i have to pay 685.00 for a tag for the bike.
 
Chopper Dave

Chopper Dave

SIICK!!!
Here are the ones I bought when I went to the Wicked Image shifter linkage..


McMaster-Carr

Right Hand Thread 59915K273 $11.34
stainless steel....have not had any problems...had it on my scoot for a couple years now :2thumbs:

I believe you would need the Left Hand thread one also...if your using the stock shifter linkage....here is that part #

Left Hand Thread 59915K232 11.34
 
erldawg

erldawg

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Chopper Dave said:
Here are the ones I bought when I went to the Wicked Image shifter linkage..
McMaster-Carr[/url]

Right Hand Thread 59915K273 $11.34
stainless steel....have not had any problems...had it on my scoot for a couple years now :2thumbs:

I believe you would need the Left Hand thread one also...if your using the stock shifter linkage....here is that part #

Left Hand Thread 59915K232 11.34
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Thanks CD I was looking for that thread and could not find it.

JJ click on the link Chopper Dave provided, copy and paste the numbers he posted into search under the Ball and Joints....
 
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linemup

linemup

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After looking at it and moving it again, it really just seems like the shifter itself is rubbing the other billet part that the shifter is connected to. Well, I guess if the joints or out then that would throw everything else off...............just seems like the shifter is rubbing the billet part itself. Learning as we go.
 
RRRUFF

RRRUFF

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When you remove the heim joints they should rotate freely with your fingers. Get you some new heim joints and you may want to grease the shifter also. BDM wasn't known for putting too much grease in anything. I think the heim joints are 5/16" X 24 threads per inch, one right hand and one left hand. When you put it back together be sure to clock the shifter to the middle of the shifter range.
 
linemup

linemup

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found the 2 parts from link above. thanks. time to beat up some knuckles.........man i miss working on Mopars.
 
erldawg

erldawg

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RRRUFF said:
When you remove the heim joints they should rotate freely with your fingers. Get you some new heim joints and you may want to grease the shifter also. BDM wasn't known for putting too much grease in anything. I think the heim joints are 5/16" X 24 threads per inch, one right hand and one left hand. When you put it back together be sure to clock the shifter to the middle of the shifter range.
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I would pull the lower control apart first and grease it up check bushings etc. At that point you could also pull off your shifting rod and lube up the heim joints. If you cannot get the heim joints to move then replace um.

Busting knuckles on Mopars lol

 
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linemup

linemup

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LOL! Hell yea...............had some nice 69 roadrunners and SuperBees. Know crap about a bike but gonna man up and do it. Can't be that much difference. So,ill lube em and try it that way.......if not, ill buy new joints. What kinds grease you guys use for such?
 
erldawg

erldawg

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linemup said:
LOL! Hell yea...............had some nice 69 roadrunners and SuperBees. Know crap about a bike but gonna man up and do it. Can't be that much difference. So,ill lube em and try it that way.......if not, ill buy new joints. What kinds grease you guys use for such?
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Used to love eating up Roadrunners with my 68 Big Block Camaro...:D
 
linemup

linemup

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Man, you have no idea how much I appreciate you posting that illustration! You should get an automatic rep power incrase for that one bro! Dude,,,,,,,,,thanks alot! Very helpful peeps!
 
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