Author Topic: 4 speed shifter handle reverse tab question  (Read 735 times)

Offline jtrue

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4 speed shifter handle reverse tab question
« on: June 12, 2017, 08:28:28 PM »
Does anyone know how far the reverse tab should stick out from the handle? As you can see, someone ground or cut mine off. Thanks

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Re: 4 speed shifter handle reverse tab question
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2017, 10:36:25 PM »
Should be flush.
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Re: 4 speed shifter handle reverse tab question
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2017, 10:54:09 PM »
So you're saying it looks right as is? If so, I don't understand how it keeps  the shifter from going into reverse until handle is pulled up.

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Re: 4 speed shifter handle reverse tab question
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2017, 12:36:46 AM »
At rest the tab should be flush with the base.  Your cable is stretched and it won't work as-is.  Bill Heeley in Maryland rebuilds/restores these shifters.
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Re: 4 speed shifter handle reverse tab question
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2017, 08:35:59 AM »
Oh, ok. Thanks