patq 1 #1 Posted May 6, 2010 gear shift lever pulled out and has a ball on the end with a pin through it..not sure if I am missing a part ..I need a drawing that shows how the shift lever goes in . thanks in advance for your help Pat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,145 #2 Posted May 6, 2010 You don't really need a drawing, you just need to look for the dog-point set screw / jam nut at the front of the hole where the shifter enters the transaxle. Place the shifter back into the hole until the hole in the front of the pivot ball aligns with the end of the set screw and tighten the set screw gradually while moving the shifter. Once the shifter starts to feel snug but still moves freely, hold the set screw while tightening the jam nut. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,580 #3 Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) Before inserting shift lever, make sure that the forks are aligned in the neutral position as shown below: Edited October 16, 2017 by rmaynard Just replace Photobucket pics that have broken links 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #4 Posted May 6, 2010 And make sure you don't drop it inside the tranny. The same thing happened to my ranger, couldn't get the f'n bolt out so had to split the case, only to find out that I pulled half of the case where the shift balls were, and now can't get the brake drum off so I can put it together.... :D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T TOWN 0 #5 Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks guys for all the replies.. I went from not having a clue on how to fix this thing to now having an idea of what to do.... thanks again!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotsman 46 #6 Posted November 24, 2013 Man o man I love this website! You guys are addons really. My 312-8 shifter was not going into gear and I followed the directions from rmaynards top notch pictures and found my pin was sheared. I made one with a nail carefull to leave room for the dogpoint screw to secure the doughnut looking thing on the shift rod at the proper height and I was back in business! Very pleased with myself, but I could not have done it without rmaynards top notch diagram. Thanks alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotsman 46 #7 Posted November 24, 2013 I meant to say you guys are awesome. Silly auto complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,580 #8 Posted November 24, 2013 Back in 2009, I came here looking for help myself, and I never left. Glad my little tutorial was of help to you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admp 2 #9 Posted October 16, 2017 Excellent suggestions provided here. It was helpful. Thanks.. MS ramaiah institute of technology admissionmvj college of engineering direct AdmissionNew Horizon College of Engineering admissionPES university direct admissionPES institute of technology direct admissionJSS Academy of Technical Education direct admissionBAMS Colleges Bangalore admissionApple Laptop Repair in Bangalore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #10 Posted October 16, 2017 Agreed, and it would be even more excellent if @rmaynard could find his original photos and repost them here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,580 #11 Posted October 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: Agreed, and it would be even more excellent if @rmaynard could find his original photos and repost them here. Done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,580 #13 Posted October 16, 2017 It's a shame that Photobucket has become so greedy and is holding everyone's images hostage unless they pay $399 to upgrade. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,276 #14 Posted August 15, 2020 A part number for the dog point or a source to buy would be appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,700 #15 Posted August 15, 2020 10 hours ago, ohiofarmer said: A part number for the dog point or a source to buy would be appreciated Paul @pfrederi posted this yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhawkins 43 #16 Posted October 25, 2020 Having the same issue with a 1986 414-8 that I’m trying to save. Looks like all the info I need is right here! Thanks guys!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man In Black 3 #17 Posted May 4 On 5/6/2010 at 4:45 PM, rmaynard said: Everything looks right as I am looking at these pictures and no wear on anything , but when I push the shift lever in until it bottoms shouldn't it feel like it is engaging in the slots for all of the gears ? It just slops around from front to back and side to side . Not able to shift the gears .. Everything worked good before until I shifted from second gear to reverse and the shifter stick pulled out into my hand when I went into neutral . Before inserting shift lever, make sure that the forks are aligned in the neutral position as shown below: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man In Black 3 #18 Posted May 5 She's working again fellas. I can't thank all of you enough for your help . With your help in helping me understand how it works it was a pretty simple fix . I didn't realize that the set screw had to insert into the pivot ball at the right height for it to work. Thanks again , BJ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
