Shift lever adjustment

[SteveD]

I have the standard seats in my '70 911T. When I shift into 1st gear it almost rubs up against the front corner of the seat. Is this normal? Any advise would be appreciated since the car is in hibernation/actually-have-time-to-fix-some-issues mode.

[911scfanatic]

loosen the shift coupler, move the lever away from the seat, re-tighten coupler, and then make sure you can still shift through all the gears.

[edmayo]

You should also inspect all three shift bushings, worn out bushings will result in exaggerated lever travel.

[SteveD]

Thanks guys. I'll try that - bushings were replaced last year.
Just one more question - should the shifter angle straight back or at a slight angle toward the driver.

[edmayo]

The lever angle is mostly straight back. The lever was originally glued into the ball, and they commonly came loose. It was also not uncommon for people to get the angle wrong when reglueing or welding, the lever hitting the seat was often the result. I have a 71 T, the lever should not hit the seat. When adjusting the linkage be sure to move the shift coupler all the way into the 4th and 5th gate, push the lever to the 4th and 5th gear gate and ensure that the bottom part of the lever is vertical, then lock down your coupler.

[SteveD]

Finally got around to taking it out of the car and it looks as if the shift lever was glued into the ball with a definate angle toward the driver. What do you suppose the glue is? What's the best way to take it apart and re-glue it?

[edmayo]

Hi Steve, so you've joined the glued and screwed shift lever club! Most of the time it was a two part epoxy that was used, usually heat from a propane unit will be enough to melt the glue. And it will stink!!