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| | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2015 Posts: 47 | OK, so I feel pretty stupid asking about this, but I'm a bit worried my 3 speed shifter box may not be assembled properly and want to get this earlier rather than later if I have to.
So, I have never driven a column shift 3 speed, and understand the shift patter as follows:
Reverse - Towards driver and up
1st - Towards driver and down
2nd - Away from driver and up
3rd - Away from driver and down
This is confusing because the way the shifter box is assembled, the internal spring has the selector pushed into the 2nd-3rd gate while at rest. In this position, I wouldn't be able to pull the shifter towards the driver because the selector wouldn't move as it is already in the 2nd-3rd gate. The way the shifter is assembled, the shift patter would be as above, except 1st-Rev would be away from the driver and 2nd-3rd would be towards the driver.
What am I missing?
Thanks from this confused/frustrated bolter! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 | I think 2/3 lever is welded to tube with spring above so when you pull lever toward you you actually pull 2/3 lever off "pin" and pull 1/R into it. Weird and I have pics from a couple guys that rebuilt them. I will know 100% when I get mine torn apart for the refurbishment. Looking for one ore two extra columns for parts. Think I may Ned at least two to get one good one.If you know of anyone that will rebuild them let me know. Presently limited in my mobility so willing to pay to get this project done. Keep me in formed if you find out working is otherwise. Glad to know 3OT ain't dead.
Cavebull | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2015 Posts: 47 | Thanks Cavebull, but I'm still confused. If you look at this photo, you will see why I'm wondering how pulling the lever (and consequently pushing the rod) will engage the 1st-Rev lever. Shifter Box Clean and Assembled  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | blu, your pic appears to be correct, assuming the ends of the spring are in the right positions .... your pic shows it in "neutral" [forks aligned] and ready to move the 2/3 fork .... pulling the shifter will move the pawl to the other fork for 1/R - see factory schematic here .... have you tried using it, or are you just trying to imagine what happens? Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2015 Posts: 47 | Hey Bill,
Thanks for that. I haven't tried it yet, but I have disassembled and reassembled so may parts that I really wanted to get it right the first time. It doesn't really make any sense to me how that would work, but I'll have to just give it a shot!
Thanks again,
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