[DeTomaso] shifting problems

[Charles Engles]

Dear Mark,


        I suspect that you have a problem with the linkage.  I suspect that
the linkage has become loose at one of the U joints.  I would recommend that
you check them all and make sure that they are all tightened down.  The ones
in the engine bay are readily seen and accessed.  The one that got me is the
one I forgot-- in the center console *underneath* the ashtray.  It is easily
accessible by pulling the ashtray and applying wrenching devices.  My loose
linkage gave me fits until *somebody* else told me to check it.   Good luck.


         P.S.  apply a good penetrating oil to the U joints after
tightening.  They are unbelievably stiff from the factory and worse after 40
years!!


                         Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles



-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of mark skwarek
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:22 PM
To: Forest Goodhart; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] shifting problems

I'll check it out. Thanks


From: Forest Goodhart <forestg at att.net>
To: "detomaso at realbig.com" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] shifting problems

Check the set screws (grub screws) on the shift selector at the ZF. Should
be 
two removeable rubber plugs on the bottom of the selector box for access.
Forest




________________________________
From: mark skwarek <ehpantera at yahoo.com>
To: "detomaso at realbig.com" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Fri, September 9, 2011 2:27:21 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] shifting problems

During my last outing at Watkins Glen, I had a problem getting into first. 
Ultimately there is a problem shifting into all gears. The shift lever does
noot 
center itself but stays in the position it was last left in. Looking for
your 
thoughts and suggestions.
 
Mark
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