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Gear selection difficult

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  1. Phil.c

    Phil.c Karting

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    #1 Phil.c, Mar 29, 2019
    I have had problems selecting 5th gear for a long time, last year I had Ferrari install a new clutch, I notice now that gear selection is sometimes not possible with certain gears but not always, sometimes they select with no problem, sometimes they just won't go in. This can happen on high and low revs, I am told that it could be bushed under the lever, any ideas please.

    F430 Manual.

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  2. Reddesire348

    Reddesire348 Formula Junior

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    #2 Reddesire348, Mar 29, 2019
    Sounds very worrying. I have a 360 manual which I assume is not that different and the 6 speed box is one of the nicest, smoothest boxes I have ever driven.


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  3. RedNeck

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    #3 RedNeck, Mar 29, 2019
    Not worrying. Do this.

    https://www.ricambiamerica.com/174967-manual-gear-lever-bushing.html
     
  4. SoftwareDrone

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    #4 SoftwareDrone, Mar 29, 2019
    If the shifter bushing doesn't work, make sure your reverse lockout block (under the gate) is properly aligned. It could be a bit too far to the left.
     
  5. Dewinator

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    #5 Dewinator, Mar 29, 2019
    My understanding is there's a little bit of an art to getting the linkages adjusted just right.
     
  6. Phil.c

    Phil.c Karting

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    #6 Phil.c, Mar 31, 2019
    Thanks all.
     
  7. Shinigami

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    #7 Shinigami, Mar 31, 2019
    I can confirm there's a certain art to getting those linkages placed just right. One of the cables popped off on my shifter (going uphill, which was scary!), and the garage, whilst having set things back in place, made moving to some gears a challenge... They needed a bit of time to move things around and test drive it until it felt good again.
     
  8. Motob

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    #8 Motob, Apr 1, 2019
    Does the transmission grind when trying to go into gear?
     
  9. Phil.c

    Phil.c Karting

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    #9 Phil.c, Apr 3, 2019
    No the gear just won't go in, it's like the stick is jammed, the strange thing is that there could be days when everything is fine, then one day one or sometimes more gears can't be selected?
     

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