t5 shifter problem.

[slimvdub]

So putting my car together. The car was a basket case still missing a ton of parts but i am concerned at the problem at hand. I have the engine and trans installed and everything tightened down put the shift boots and handle on and then started shifting thru the gears and when i shift it in 2nd and 4th the shifter hits the bezel for the boot. I know for 100% that the handle isnt backwards and it is going all the way in the gear after it pushes the bezel out of the way a lil bit. The only thing I can think of is that I am not using the exhaust hanger on the transmount and that not using it is lowering the trans enough to make the shifter hit. You guys think I am on the right track or should I keep looking.

[blksunshine88]

Hmm assuming stock boot, what crossmember is in the car? Is it the correct trans mount? Is the shifter cup on the end of the shifter inside the trans? Kinda need a little more info to help.

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[blksunshine88]

Also is there an aftermarket K member with engine set back option?

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[slimvdub]

stock k member, stock boot, stock shifter, I am 100% sure the shifter is ball in cup.

[fox fan]

Trans for an SN-95? Doesn't it set the shifter back a hair or am I wrong here. Never had the problem myself just a thought.

[blksunshine88]

That very well could be input shaft and bell housing may be 94 95 style, does the bellhousing have 5.0 on the top of it? If so 94 95 bell and trans.

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[blksunshine88]

Is it possible to have the motor mounts on the wrong side they are offset

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[jaa55]

Sure the car wasn't an auto at the start if life? They have a different trans tunnel, you will have to trim the floor pan if that's the case

[blksunshine88]

This is true as well

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[slimvdub]

Doesnt hit the tunnel just the bezel. No 5.0 on the Bell. My engine mounts could only go one way or the tits wouldnt fall in the hole.

[blksunshine88]

Stock crossmember? I never run the exhaust hangar and never had a problem this is a stumper

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[juice_man_86]

shifter bezel for an auto?? I believe it is smaller. Also, another way to check out the 94-95 bell is the clutch fork is angled down a bit, while the foxbody ones are straight out

[Terminated]

This sounds like one of those things where something might be installed backwards/upside down etc... I'd go back through each step and double check installation on everything. If it's all stock stuff then should be able to find it...

[blksunshine88]

Any luck?

[slimvdub]

no luck yet. I can see that everything is mounted as it should be. Its as if the whole transmission is sitting to low. Also to confirm this It has a lower chassis brace on it that cant go back on due to it hitting the bell housing. It needs like a 1/4 inch

[fox fan]

Is the trans all the way in flush and square with the block? Not hung up on a dowel pin or pilot bearing?

[slimvdub]

Is the trans all the way in flush and square with the block? Not hung up on a dowel pin or pilot bearing?

Trans is all the way in flush all the way around. Clutch works. If I remove the 2 trans mount bolts and raise the trans till the studs are flush with the mount the shifter doesn't hit the bezel.

[blksunshine88]

can you post a pic of the bezel and the trans mount?? I swear I'm losing sleep over this LOL

[slimvdub]

pics

[fox fan]

Does the handle have a bend in it? Looks like it does. I know some do some don't. My Hurst did my Pro 50 didn't. Maybe a straight handle would help.