Hi All,

I have a relatively new to me 1967 coupe (noobie) with a 326 and 4-speed muncie. When I got the car, it always had sloppy shifting. It was easy to go into reverse when I thought I was in first. It sometimes get into a position were it was not in gear but the linkage would get stuck. I would have to reach underneath the car and start pulling on the shift linkage to get it un-stuck.
I finally got underneath and pulled out the linkage. The linkage does not have any kind of identifying marks, is it an after market clone? Did the factory shifter have muncie engraved or some way to identify it? The shift handle does say Mr. Goodwrench? It is not a Hurst shifter as it does not have their logo or u-bolt clamp. The linkage rods and transmission arms do have p/n stamped into them. The linkage had a mixture of cotter pins and the round shaped pins.
I am not sure what I have and if it can be rebuilt? I have never driven another muncie car so I do not really know what the shifting should feel like. At this point, I am not sure if the linkage is worn, or miss adjusted. The guy I bought the car from said he had someone adjust the linkage before he sold me the car. Would a Hust shifter solve my problems?
Thanks, kind of a long post.
skipper

For 67 the original shifter was ITM and was mounted to the crossmember. Some of the handles had Muncie engraved in them others not. Ironically you could get a Saginaw transmission where the shift handle said Muncie, go figure. Pictures would help identify what you have. The reverse lockout consisted of a cylinder that popped out a bunch of ball bearings against a spring. Likely the spring is broken and bearings are lost.

OK, here are some pictures. It does kind of look like a copy of the Hurst? There are no part number or indication who built it. I have not been able to find a similar one on the internet.

It is most definitely not a stock ITM shifter for a 67 (not a bad thing unless you are a purist) and it kind of looks like a Hurst shifter. I would at least try to install it and get the linkages lined up unless it is obvious the reverse lockout is shot. You can see the lineup mark on the bottom of the housing. The other option, albeit an expensive one, is to start fresh with a new Hurst shifter. You will likely need to buy new linkages as well, so you are going to be in it for at least 500 dollars. I personally would not dump any money into what you have based on the symptoms you are providing.

Good point, about reinstalling and adjusting it proper. The cheapest I seen the Hurst with linkage is $699, which seems like alot for what it is. I wish I could identify what I have and ensure it is correct model for my 67.