915 center gate slop

[dummkopf]

1st to 2nd is fine. 3rd takes some practice when rolling though the gears.

The 3rd - 4rth gate has a lot of side to side slop when engaged. I am thinking something is bent or worn on the inside? As I have replaced all of the soft bushings in the linkage...

[edmayo]

Do you have the original 72 shift housing, or the later 73 style?

[dummkopf]

Do you have the original 72 shift housing, or the later 73 style?

How do you tell? I almost think it was abused and the rebuilder didn't catch it.

[Frank Beck]

Paul,

Is this the same issue?

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...565#post989565

If so, did you re-check the bushings?

To re-word Ed’s question: Do you have the stamped metal ‘72 shifter base or the ‘73- alum tower style?

[dummkopf]

Paul,

Is this the same issue?

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...565#post989565

If so, did you re-check the bushings?

To re-word Ed’s question: Do you have the stamped metal ‘72 shifter base or the ‘73- alum tower style?

I'm sorry... I have slept since then and spent many mindless days on my combine....

So I pull it all apart like you said. Looks okay to me?

And stamped as you can see. Sorry for my ignorance. I have only driven one other long hood, and that was in the early 80's.



Thanks Frank!

[edmayo]

How about the ring bushing on the shift rod? And BTY you do have the proper 72 style shifter.

[M_deJong]

To add my little bit of knowledge as I haven’t experienced the 72 shifter, but I imagine it’s a flipped 901/911. I have been into my 915 a number of times however. There are no lateral stops inside the 915 transmission. The gearbox relies on the shifter to align the 1-2, 3-4 and 5-R gates. Once in gear, there is a fair amount of side to side slop available.

[Jon B]

...There are no lateral stops inside the 915 transmission. The gearbox relies on the shifter to align the 1-2, 3-4 and 5-R gates.

Mike, there are lateral stops inside the 915 transmission for the 1-2 and 5-R gates (or R gate in a 4-speed).
The lateral stop for the 1-2 shift is in the guide fork attached to a removable plate on the case, and the lateral stop for the 5-R shift is a recess in the 5-R shift rod.
I can post photos of the parts I'm referring to if my description isn't clear. You can always see clear evidence of contact on those stops.

Jon B.
Vista, CA

[dummkopf]

How about the ring bushing on the shift rod? And BTY you do have the proper 72 style shifter.

There are more bushings than in this kit?

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...SABEgIKb_D_BwE

[M_deJong]

You are right of course. But 3-4 relies on the shifter.

Mike, there are lateral stops inside the 915 transmission for the 1-2 and 5-R gates (or R gate in a 4-speed).
The lateral stop for the 1-2 shift is in the guide fork attached to a removable plate on the case, and the lateral stop for the 5-R shift is a recess in the 5-R shift rod.
I can post photos of the parts I'm referring to if my description isn't clear. You can always see clear evidence of contact on those stops.

Jon B.
Vista, CA