dkorr

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UPDATE:

Underhood bushings + trans oil change (cocktail) + Moddiction SS anvil type knob (1lb) really helps with the shift feel. No more 2-3 gear grind.

Vit0

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I knew I should've done this when I had the intake out. I did everything on kracka's ultimate list except these two.

st0k3d

Watch out for the clip on the shifter bushing, they come off randomly sometimes.

jdizzle37

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Thread revive!

So I installed my Works cable bushings today along with the Torque Solutions gate selector bushing. I noticed that now when I pull the shifter out of gear, it doesn't return to the center neutral position. It'll move part way back, but it'll stay in the neutral row either between the 1/2 gear and 3/4 gear column, or 3/4 gear and 5th gear column.

Any ideas on what that's about, or is it supposed to be like that?

Kracka

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The gate selector bushing is most likely binding up. Did you grease it before install? I normally recommend the brass AMS gate selector bushing, but I did install a prototype delrin one from Torque Solution and it worked fine when installed with grease (I do the same with the AMS, and every other bushing that moves).

jdizzle37

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I actually greased it first and it was harder to move it around even with the nut loose. I then removed the grease and it slid in with less effort and moved more easily. I think I need to just use a really thin layer of grease. What kind do you suggest using?

Kracka

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I use a heavy-duty axle grease that comes in a 1 pound tub, nothing fancy, I just want something that'll hold up and not wash out.

Is your TS bushing delrin or brass?

jdizzle37

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Delrin

Kendogg

I did this install this weekend and wow was it a pain. Probably didnt help that I was hung over.

I could not get the small shifter cable bushings out. Finally I took a drimmel to it and was able to get it free.

dkorr

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Getting the rubber OEM bushing out is hard for the small bushing. You'll need flathead screw driver to pry some of it out. Then you'll need a needle nose pliers to pull the rest of it out completely. I'm not sure how you were able to get a dremel tool in that tight place.

Kendogg

I was able to use the screwdriver and needle nose on the large bushing. But that small bushing was not willing to work with me. I tried and tried.

I had plenty of room for the dremel. And I have one of those large blue electric dremels with the adjustable speeds. I used an attachment that is meant for cutting, but it looks like a drill bit, but with a ball at the end. So I was able to approach the bushing head on. I just poked the heck out of the bushing. It was enough I guess because it popped right out after the stabbing.

Kracka

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I always just poke them out with my thumb...I pretend it's a **** star's butt and shove hard

Sev

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Awesome write up. Going to do this soon!

xFonts

Question: That black plastic washer for the AMS Gate Selector; which direction did you install it? If I have the "smaller" diameter going in first it still leaves a gap between it and the metal washer. If I do it the other way, "larger" diameter first, then I get the problem of the gear not returning back all the way to middle neutral.

dkorr

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If I understand you correctly that black washer should face the same direction as the blue (OEM) washer. There shouldn't be any gap/play. Did you use a rubber mallet and vice to tap it in tighter?