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rotorwrench · 07-18-2018, 08:21 AM

The shifter lever isn't much different that holding a rod against a component and listening to the other end for noise. It is firmly seated in the shift tower. If it gets slightly noisier when the throw out bearing is in play then that is a separate problem. It could be a bearing going bad in the transmission or in the drive line. Cars that set up for a long time can get corrosion pitting in the bearings where moisture or air makes contact. If it continues or gets worse then it's talking to you and trying to let you know.

07-18-2018, 08:21 AM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: ‘39 Merc light grinding sound through shifter The shifter lever isn't much different that holding a rod against a component and listening to the other end for noise. It is firmly seated in the shift tower. If it gets slightly noisier when the throw out bearing is in play then that is a separate problem. It could be a bearing going bad in the transmission or in the drive line. Cars that set up for a long time can get corrosion pitting in the bearings where moisture or air makes contact. If it continues or gets worse then it's talking to you and trying to let you know.