Re: missing ignition switch?

Posted by HH56 On 2024/6/30 17:23:50

Having the EC does not make a difference in the feel or operation of the trans as it only affects the clutch. Turning it off reverts to clutch operation just like a car that does not have the option. The hard to move shift lever may be due to lubrication or lack thereof. After a lot of years with dirt and water running down the shift tube, corrosion or rust on the upper 2-3 lever can cause a real problem. The bottom R-1 lever is not often affected as it is more protected. The two levers must be completely free and able to independently rotate one at a time for the transmission to shift properly. Frequently the upper lever wants to seize to the tube which can result in hard or no shift or lockup at the trans.

If the operator lever is hard to move DO NOT force anything or there is a good chance a piece of pot metal that holds the lever can break. Before trying too much more place a few drops of oil in the hole at the bottom of shift tube just above the levers at base of steering column and get a few drops of oil to run down the outside of tube and get in the space between tube and the upper 2-3 lever. If the lever won't separate enough from the washer at the top to get in a few good drops you may need to remove the upper clip and slide the washer upwards so oil can get directly on the tube and run in the space around the lever. If rust has already set in you may need to do a penetrating oil for a day or two followed by regular oil. In worst cases, if an oil application does not help then the levers must be disassembled and areas cleaned of all rust and corrosion.

Here is a photo showing where to lubricate.

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