So I decided to finally install the kartboy shifter bushings today, I managed to do so without unscrewing the crossmember under the tranny. I was all done and had a smile on my face till I got in the car and went for a drive. 1st, 2nd, and 4th have no problems but I have a really hard time getting it into 3rd gear and 5th is almost impossible to find. I needed to shift to third but by the time I found it, I had to downshift back down to second to speed up. NOT GOOD!

If anyone has any advice for me please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

 

you put that metal plate on incorrectly.

 

It can only go on one way...

 

well then I broke it and managed to put it on correctly and I had the same symptoms as you, a tech looked at it flipped it over called me an idiot and put me on my way. I've yet to replicate those issues since.

 

haha...I thought I put it in the way I popped it out but I may be mistaken. I will flip the plate over tomorow.

BTW, was the left side bushing harder than hell to get in, I tried forcing it with what little room I had for about 15 minutes till i finaly just forced it on by tightening the bolt...

 

they say to press it in with a bench vise..or you may rip it..

 

what plate are you guys talking about? Im doing this install today..