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[GregMcN2]

Gear change is very stiff and will not self centre. It seems to relate to the actual lever mechanism. I have cleaned it up but wondered whether it should be greased or lubricated with something? It is a metal ball moving in a machined 'plastic' block.

Any thoughts?

Greg

[2000lukey]

Double check the cable pivot points are dead inline with the centre of each cable mounting bracket, they may need a tweak to fine tune to get a smooth operation, (I have had this before)
Also check the gearstick pivot plastics were not left in place when the extension was welded on to the gearstick pivot ball, as this can miss shape the plastic cups slightly. (I have also had this problem, so made my own)

[GregMcN2]

Thanks

I will certainly check alignment but definitely some resistance related to the ball movement. It has improved now I have cleaned it up but wondered whether it was meant to be lubricated before I put it back. I should have said that I have the raised centre console so I guess there is a difference in the mechanism?

[2000lukey]

Slightly raising the console should not make a difference providing the cables have sweeping lines with no sharp bends, the ball can be lubed with PTFE white grease or Vaseline, you may find that it will help, but to be honest if you still have resistance on the self centre then there must be a fault with in the linkage. All the best.