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LordBottletop

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gearshift now moves up and down in 67 250sl
« on: February 26, 2006, 20:57:40 »
Gearshift in 67 250SL now moves in a 3rd dimension: up and down. Is there a nut that's come loose? If so, how do i get at it?

thanks,
lord bottletop

Lord Bottletop
1967 250SL
Carrboro, NC
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Douglas

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Re: gearshift now moves up and down in 67 250sl
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2006, 21:16:57 »
Lord B,

The nylon bushings in the shifter have broken. Very common problem & a very inexpensive repair. Run a search on "bushings" or "transmission bushings" or similar phrases. Let us know your progress.
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ted280sl

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Re: gearshift now moves up and down in 67 250sl
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2006, 15:11:44 »
Lord B,
  If you have not changed your nylon bushings you should and this could be the cause of your problem. I had the same problem after I had changed the nylon bushings. In addition to the shift tube there is a connecting rod. The connecting rod had come undone and was allowing the shift to flop about. I was able to re-connect the rod and tighten it up. It dramatically improved the feel of my shifter.
regards,
Ted 1969 280SL
PS: My shifter was in backwards for years. Does yours angle towards the front of the car?
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