instructions: how to rebuild pro 5.0
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instructions: how to rebuild pro 5.0
A member asked me for instructions on how to rebuild his pro 5.0 , and I did a little write up for him that was worth sharing. There is another thread on this board with pics and a write-up too that deserves credit, but I couldn't find the link anymore. Enjoy!
alex
-Unbolt the stick/stem that the shift **** threads on to
-Remove the 4 allen head bolts that are on the top of the shifter ( they hold the golden bowl like top to the base) Undo one bolt a little, then the other, then so on, so the top comes off in a level manner
-Take off the top, but be careful because you don't want to lose the 2 springs and washers that are in the shifter base.
-With the top off, and the springs and washers out, you can remove the rest of the shifter handle from the base.
-Clean and degrease everything
-If your shifter has a hard time centering, you can replace the 2 stock springs with ones that are stiffer (local hardware store, lowes, home ripoff, etc)
-the washers will have a worn side, so flip the side that is unworn so that it faces down when reassembling
-I used a lot of lithium grease on everthing, especially on the washer contact points, and the urethane bottom of the shifter handle
-reassemble the components in the reverse order you took them out (use loctite on all bolts)
-have a beer or 2!
alex
-Unbolt the stick/stem that the shift **** threads on to
-Remove the 4 allen head bolts that are on the top of the shifter ( they hold the golden bowl like top to the base) Undo one bolt a little, then the other, then so on, so the top comes off in a level manner
-Take off the top, but be careful because you don't want to lose the 2 springs and washers that are in the shifter base.
-With the top off, and the springs and washers out, you can remove the rest of the shifter handle from the base.
-Clean and degrease everything
-If your shifter has a hard time centering, you can replace the 2 stock springs with ones that are stiffer (local hardware store, lowes, home ripoff, etc)
-the washers will have a worn side, so flip the side that is unworn so that it faces down when reassembling
-I used a lot of lithium grease on everthing, especially on the washer contact points, and the urethane bottom of the shifter handle
-reassemble the components in the reverse order you took them out (use loctite on all bolts)
-have a beer or 2!
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Originally Posted by Bad Blu Formula
What are the gains/results by doing this?
the stiffer springs help with hitting 3rd gear... like someone said above