OK, I have read the manual...now someone tell me really how it works

[GearAddict]

Installing a new carpet kit in my 69 RR and I'm bring to remove the hurst shifter from the tranny so I can lay the carpet before cutting a hole for the shifter.

The 69 repair manual says to use a .010 feeler gauge to release the spring clips....I've tried this multiple times to no avail....any suggestions from someone who has done this before?

Thanks

 

[RS23VOA]

Spray a penetrating oil in the opening and slide the feeler gauge in and out best you can until it goes all the way in and pull with all your might!

 

[Meep-Meep]

You should first push the shift handle down then insert the feeler gauge to cover the detent pocket in the handle. There is a little tang only on one side that fits in this pocket and that's all that keeps the handle in. If you need new isolators and a stainless retainer those are available from Brewer's.

 

[Basket case]

I always found it easier to just unbolt the shifter from the trans. good time to adjust the shifter linkage.

 

[GearAddict]

thanks for the advice guys...still haven't gotten it out, but each day a little more penetrating oil and the feeler gauge seems to go in a little farther.