rustokman

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.

BrianH

you put that metal plate on incorrectly.

rustokman

It can only go on one way...

BrianH

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.

rustokman

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...

boxer4turbo2004

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

boxer4turbo2004

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