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NH-SS · 08-19-2012, 07:02 AM

It sounds like the burnishing operation was not completed prior to installing the shifter. When the burnishing operation is completed following the install directions, the pin should easilly glide through the bushing assembly with a slight resistance.
I would suggest taking the shifter out of the car and re do the burnishng operation. Also when doing the install, don't force the pin through the trans fork / shifter end,. this may gouge the bushings. It's a tight fit, but when aligned properly the pin will go through as it did when you tested after burnishing.

NH-SS · 08-19-2012, 07:25 AM

I could offer an install service for the Bushing kit, send me your shifter and I will press in the knew bushings and burnish to your shifter pin. If anyone is interrested let me know.

NH-SS · 08-19-2012, 07:31 AM

Also,.. If you have stripped screws for your shifter base, I have a quality, S.S. replacement screws available. Maybe I should include these in the replacement Bushing Kits from now on.

tow · 08-19-2012, 11:10 AM

I finally got around to installing the bushings following the instructions and the shifter is tight "better than new". Burnishing with the pin only took about an hour. I took my time and let them cool from the friction to reduce expansion to get a good fit from the pin. Not to bash Hurst I have purchased and installed their shifters in other vehicles with no issues but the nylon bushings I removed were obviously worn and caused the slop. I would still recommend Hurst but if you buy one get the replacement bushings fromm NH-SS and follow the instructions and you won't be dissapointed.

H1Chester · 08-19-2012, 05:03 PM

Ok problem I'm having... I got everything in there, but the pin will not go all the way through to the other side. Following NH-SS' recommendations I rocked the transmission fork while pushing the pin, still won't go through. I've also tried sliding the pin in from the other side. Its doing the same thing! With the shifter out of the car the pin slides all the way through nicely.

H1Chester · 08-20-2012, 11:20 PM

Success!!! Got it in tonight. Took the shifter out, took out one of the bushings, rotated it 180 degrees. Pin would not go through the bushings easy so did some quick light burnishing until the pin went through like butter. Put the shifter back in the car, rocked the fork while sliding the pin in and whaa laaa! The tougest part after that was getting the freakking hex bolts in and the boot back on! This job was hard to do if you're on your back with the car only inches above you and you have big hands like me!

Took Lucy out for a little test drive too. Shifter feels pretty good, a little poppy when shifting into the next gear and reverse was tough the first time. Now I've got to update my signature!

Ventmaster · 09-03-2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH-SS

Also,.. If you have stripped screws for your shifter base, I have a quality, S.S. replacement screws available. Maybe I should include these in the replacement Bushing Kits from now on.

PM sent!

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 09-03-2012, 04:11 PM

We have just installed one of the bushing kits,it saved us from replacing the shifter with another brand.The shifter works like it should have from Hurst.Thanks for coming up with a solution.

NH-SS · 09-03-2012, 05:58 PM

You're welcome Bruce,.. Glad I could help out.

ronss · 09-06-2012, 02:53 PM

It's been three months since new bushings from nh still good ,love my hurst now, also thanx to Erik and the guys at torq, they did the install, great job fellows...

NH-SS · 09-07-2012, 04:38 AM

Nice !

pnyklr · 09-07-2012, 01:54 PM

I assume this fix does not apply to the factory Hurst shifter?

-Funk

The 2010 Sin · 09-07-2012, 03:59 PM

Does not apply.

The 2010 Sin · 09-07-2012, 04:00 PM

PM SENT! Need this fix since Hurst cant seem to produce at anything faster than a snails pace.

08-19-2012, 11:10 AM	#186
tow Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Flint Michigan Posts: 161 View My Garage	Bushings installed I finally got around to installing the bushings following the instructions and the shifter is tight "better than new". Burnishing with the pin only took about an hour. I took my time and let them cool from the friction to reduce expansion to get a good fit from the pin. Not to bash Hurst I have purchased and installed their shifters in other vehicles with no issues but the nylon bushings I removed were obviously worn and caused the slop. I would still recommend Hurst but if you buy one get the replacement bushings fromm NH-SS and follow the instructions and you won't be dissapointed.

08-19-2012, 05:03 PM	#187
H1Chester Bowties forever Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast, FL Posts: 490 View My Garage	Ok problem I'm having... I got everything in there, but the pin will not go all the way through to the other side. Following NH-SS' recommendations I rocked the transmission fork while pushing the pin, still won't go through. I've also tried sliding the pin in from the other side. Its doing the same thing! With the shifter out of the car the pin slides all the way through nicely. __________________ “LUCILLE” 2010 RJT 2SS/RS M6 5% tint, AC red interior overhead LED, footwell, grill and engine bay lighting, license plate LEDs, reverse LEDs, painted black badges, bowtie, and tail light bezels, Heritage grill, T3 ports with LEDs, T3 splitter with cooler, carbon fiber vinyl hashmarks, TSW Nurburgring wheels, Nitto Invo tires, Hurst shifter, RX 1LE catch can, Rotofab intake, American Racing headers, Flowmaster exhaust, CMS camshaft, 3.91 rear end, BMR suspension, StopTech rotors, steel brake lines 456RWHP 422Tq on Mustang Dynamometer. Built, tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. SD Region SCCA

08-20-2012, 11:20 PM	#188
H1Chester Bowties forever Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast, FL Posts: 490 View My Garage	Success!!! Got it in tonight. Took the shifter out, took out one of the bushings, rotated it 180 degrees. Pin would not go through the bushings easy so did some quick light burnishing until the pin went through like butter. Put the shifter back in the car, rocked the fork while sliding the pin in and whaa laaa! The tougest part after that was getting the freakking hex bolts in and the boot back on! This job was hard to do if you're on your back with the car only inches above you and you have big hands like me! Took Lucy out for a little test drive too. Shifter feels pretty good, a little poppy when shifting into the next gear and reverse was tough the first time. Now I've got to update my signature! __________________ “LUCILLE” 2010 RJT 2SS/RS M6 5% tint, AC red interior overhead LED, footwell, grill and engine bay lighting, license plate LEDs, reverse LEDs, painted black badges, bowtie, and tail light bezels, Heritage grill, T3 ports with LEDs, T3 splitter with cooler, carbon fiber vinyl hashmarks, TSW Nurburgring wheels, Nitto Invo tires, Hurst shifter, RX 1LE catch can, Rotofab intake, American Racing headers, Flowmaster exhaust, CMS camshaft, 3.91 rear end, BMR suspension, StopTech rotors, steel brake lines 456RWHP 422Tq on Mustang Dynamometer. Built, tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. SD Region SCCA

09-07-2012, 01:54 PM	#194
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	I assume this fix does not apply to the factory Hurst shifter? -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

09-07-2012, 03:59 PM	#195
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	Does not apply. __________________

08-19-2012, 07:02 AM	#183
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	It sounds like the burnishing operation was not completed prior to installing the shifter. When the burnishing operation is completed following the install directions, the pin should easilly glide through the bushing assembly with a slight resistance. I would suggest taking the shifter out of the car and re do the burnishng operation. Also when doing the install, don't force the pin through the trans fork / shifter end,. this may gouge the bushings. It's a tight fit, but when aligned properly the pin will go through as it did when you tested after burnishing.

08-19-2012, 07:25 AM	#184
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	I could offer an install service for the Bushing kit, send me your shifter and I will press in the knew bushings and burnish to your shifter pin. If anyone is interrested let me know.

08-19-2012, 07:31 AM	#185
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	Also,.. If you have stripped screws for your shifter base, I have a quality, S.S. replacement screws available. Maybe I should include these in the replacement Bushing Kits from now on.

09-03-2012, 04:11 PM	#190
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 705	We have just installed one of the bushing kits,it saved us from replacing the shifter with another brand.The shifter works like it should have from Hurst.Thanks for coming up with a solution.

09-03-2012, 05:58 PM	#191
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	You're welcome Bruce,.. Glad I could help out.

09-06-2012, 02:53 PM	#192
ronss Drives: 2SS CGM/GRND FX/STRIPES/CAI, manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pembroke pines fl Posts: 619	It's been three months since new bushings from nh still good ,love my hurst now, also thanx to Erik and the guys at torq, they did the install, great job fellows...

09-07-2012, 04:38 AM	#193
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	Nice !

09-07-2012, 04:00 PM	#196
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	PM SENT! Need this fix since Hurst cant seem to produce at anything faster than a snails pace. __________________