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Old 01-25-2014, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kevins2 View Post
Dan,

Congratulations! Great milestone to reach and I'm sure you feel good about it. Although my TKO 600 didn't have issues going into 3rd (or any other) gear, it was somewhat stiff. I have a Pro 5 short shifter. It loosened up pretty quickly. I now have 470 miles and it shifts considerably easier than when it was new, so hang in there for some miles before trying to fix it - it may work itself out.

Beautiful car...

Kevin
Thanks Kevin - I think you getting your car up and running was what finally motivated me to get into gear and get mine moving.

I don't know about the shifter - the bend on my handle is right at the tunnel top or a little below. When I shift forward it lays over right on top of the tunnel - with the rubber boot pinched in between. It's leaving rubber marks on the chrome bezel when in 3rd. I fabricated a 1/4 inch spacer to go under the handle or it would be worse. I might try to do another 1/4 inch spacer and go with some longer bolts. I need to get the shifter bend a little above the top of the tunnel. It might improve a little with some use.

Guess I need to think about getting down and registering it. From what I know, Arkansas registration is simple and straight forward on these - but there will probably be some trick to it

Dan
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