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vande17941

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SHIFTER Bushing Play
« on: October 21, 2015, 02:04:01 »
230sl Manual....just put new motor mounts and trans mount in. At 4000rpm and above the stick shift is vibrating making noise. I can pull the stick up and down 1/8 of an inch with a definite clunk/tap each time I pull it up/down. Is that too much bushing play and the reason the thing is vibrating at high RPM? Thanks.
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'66 USA (1967 model Year) 230sl, 4-speed Manual, Driven Like a Real Car! Set up with KYB Stiffer Shocks, and Motor Mounts w Urethane Inserts Underneath, 3-point Belts, Headrests Installed 🚗

1986 560sl Cabernet & Palomino (not recommended)

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Re: SHIFTER Bushing Play
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2015, 11:25:17 »
Yep, that is too much play.  Most likely culprit is the clamshell bushing that keeps the ball at the base of the shifter.  It is a fairly easy fix, but while you are in there you should also replace the bushings on the connecting rods.  There is plenty of detail in the threads, good luck!

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vande17941

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Re: SHIFTER Bushing Play
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2015, 04:24:46 »
Thanks. I got the parts today and will get on it.
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'66 USA (1967 model Year) 230sl, 4-speed Manual, Driven Like a Real Car! Set up with KYB Stiffer Shocks, and Motor Mounts w Urethane Inserts Underneath, 3-point Belts, Headrests Installed 🚗

1986 560sl Cabernet & Palomino (not recommended)

2001 SLK320 Sport AMG Silver & Black
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