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Posted By: Sleddog 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/12/14 05:02 PM
Does anyone have any insight on the best place to get a rebuild kit or any other advice?

I did find a video on the general things to do for a rebuild, but that was about it. the main thing I took away was that you need two guys to get the spring and washer back in correctly.
Posted By: HaroldB Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/12/14 06:18 PM
You use to be able to send it to Hurst to have it rebuilt, is that still an option?

I found this on their site.

SHIFTER REBUILD PROGRAM

http://hurst-shifters.com/?page_id=220
Posted By: Sleddog Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/12/14 07:10 PM
Thanks Harold,

I will keep this handy- but think I might tackle this my self if I can justify the cost of the parts vs. sending it in.

Did you have to do yours?

I found a rebuild kit from Hurst on ebay for 105.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HURST-COMP-Plus-...bc2&vxp=mtr
Posted By: Firebob Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/12/14 09:31 PM
Are you sure it needs to be rebuilt? I was able to take mine apart, clean, relube and reassemble. And it didn't cost me anything but time. Shifts fine and haven't had any issues with it since. I would've liked to replaced one or two of the slide plates, as they looked abit thin but I will do it next time if there is one.
Posted By: 68tpls400 Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/12/14 10:52 PM
Proper alignment is 98% of the issue unless you know something specific is worn or wrong.
Posted By: Sleddog Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/12/14 11:16 PM
You guys may be right, it is still in the works. The guy I am buying from says he thinks it needs rebuilt- but I have yet to actually check it out in person.

I will definitely give it a once over before ordering anything. Hopefully it just needs some TLC.
Posted By: tinindninkc Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/13/14 06:04 AM
I sent mine to Hurst for rebuild several years back, they are part of Mr. Gasket now, shifter was perfect, very tight!


Steve
Posted By: Sleddog Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/13/14 05:12 PM
Can I ask what it ran ya...?
Posted By: tinindninkc Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/15/14 02:56 AM
Around $100.

Steve
Posted By: Bob S. Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/15/14 07:29 PM
This guy in Columbus, OH, is supposedly good if you want to pay somebody. I've never use him.

http://www.precisionpontiac.net/
Posted By: Sleddog Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/17/14 08:57 PM
Thanks Guys, I will keep those on file. 100.00 isn't that bad.
Posted By: Bob S. Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/18/14 05:05 AM
Looks like Pete charges $250
Posted By: Sleddog Re: 4 Speed Shifter rebuild - 02/18/14 06:34 PM
Ouch... Thanks though..
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