Stiffness In Shift Lever

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   The shift lever in my 96 Sport, 265 HP carbureted, is stiff from neutral through initial engagement. After placing in gear, it moves fine. There is not a problem getting the engine and transmission to respond, the lever is just very stiff to initialize. Can any of you experienced folks offer any suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

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Buckeye1nc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February-25-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote Buckeye1nc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Stiffness In Shift Lever Posted: February-27-2007 at 9:01am
	The shift lever in my 96 Sport, 265 HP carbureted, is stiff from neutral through initial engagement. After placing in gear, it moves fine. There is not a problem getting the engine and transmission to respond, the lever is just very stiff to initialize. Can any of you experienced folks offer any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
	John

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-27-2007 at 9:04am
	What trans? PCM 1.23? if so some of the aluminim near the spool stars to gall and allows it to tighten. you may have to dis-a$$emble and hone out and clean, its a pretty common problem Eric
	"the things you own will start to own you"

Buckeye1nc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February-25-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote Buckeye1nc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-27-2007 at 8:27pm
	Thanks Eric. The model number on the trans is PCM -40A. The ratio listed, from what I read is .23/1. Is there a post with instructions on this topic? Thanks
	John

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-28-2007 at 8:10pm
	sounds like fun...id deal with it

SkiBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: November-17-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 587	Post Options Post Reply Quote SkiBum Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-28-2007 at 8:59pm
	Try isolating the source. Is it the lever, the cable, or the tranny itself? First, disconnect the cable at the tranny end. Then shift. If you experience the same stiffness, it is likely not the tranny but the cable or shift lever. If that is the case, disconnect at the lever end. If you have the same stiffness it is at the lever not the cable. You can lube/replace the cable or lever. If it is in the tranny, you'll have to rely on Eric for help.
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87BFN owner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-25-2006 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Status: Offline Points: 2194	Post Options Post Reply Quote 87BFN owner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-28-2007 at 10:52pm
	Which relying on Eric for help isn't a bad thing because he knows his stuff quite well. As we can see from all his imput with other trans questions.
	MY 87BFN

79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7872	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-01-2007 at 8:18am
	Also make sure there isn't any sharp/tight bends in the cable that can cause the problem as well.

backfoot100 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: January-03-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1897	Post Options Post Reply Quote backfoot100 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-01-2007 at 12:36pm
	Not sure how many hours you have on this thing but while you're working around the shift lever contoller, you might as well pick up a couple of new brass pins that the throttle and shift cable attach to at the shift lever control and replace those. They're probably getting to the point that they need replacing.

Darrel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: June-16-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 340	Post Options Post Reply Quote Darrel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-01-2007 at 12:40pm
	I had some stiffness in the shift lever last year. Thought it was an adjustment at the helm or cable. I tried making some adjustments and then figured out that the shift lever above the trans was rubbing on the invertaflo. I readjusted the rubber mounting under the muffler to raise it about 1/4 inch and all was well.

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-02-2007 at 7:52am
	just gotta PCM in yesterday, cant budge the shift lever if that helps any, all the aluminum starts yo gall, happens often but no big deal
	"the things you own will start to own you"

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