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Tom Endy · 07-21-2012, 07:14 PM

Henry's killer spring may have broken or the ball on the end of the shift lever has reached the critical wear factor. You could also have a large notch worn into the forks where the ball on the end of the shifter does its work.

The tower is the place to start. They are not hard. You need to replace the spring if it is broken, weld up the shift lever ball and file it round. Or weld up the forks and file it smooth.

be careful of the spring. It is not lethal, but it can give you a headache if it thumps you in the forehead.

Tom Endy

07-21-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,139	Re: Unbridled shift lever in neutral Henry's killer spring may have broken or the ball on the end of the shift lever has reached the critical wear factor. You could also have a large notch worn into the forks where the ball on the end of the shifter does its work. The tower is the place to start. They are not hard. You need to replace the spring if it is broken, weld up the shift lever ball and file it round. Or weld up the forks and file it smooth. be careful of the spring. It is not lethal, but it can give you a headache if it thumps you in the forehead. Tom Endy