LostSoul Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 So I replaced the bushing at the base of the stick because I had huge movement. Didn't help. Maybe a little. So I took the top apart and found no apparent wear and nice tight parts and movement. But I did find twisting movement in the new bushing. I'm not going to admit to anything but it is entirely possible that I, err, I mean the guy that drilled the bushing made the holes too big, or wrong. They are supposed to be 3/4" and thats what I used but maybe you guys know of a technique I should have used that would have left me with a more satisfactory result. Mark & Jackie Visalia, CA USAF Ret 2011 Smart convertible 2014 Trilogy 3650 RE 2004 Volvo VNL780 Cummins ISX 530 13 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 That's not very encouraging! My shifter is sloppier than I want as well. Been looking at the parts breakdown trying to figure out if I can just rebuild or if I should just get a new tower. My driver buddys say it's not that bad, but if it can be better, I want it! I can see the bushing between the stick and the tower shaft has some twist too? 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I put a new high tower assy on them. You'd think an inch wouldn't make much difference but it really does shorten the throw in both directions. I didn't cut the added inch out of the shift lever before welding it back together but I probably should have. To be honest the last couple I have done were fairly new trucks that didn't need a new bushing and the same lever went back on. I just like the high tower better. Parts list for 13/18: http://forums.aths.org/Attachment23155.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 So if I have a med tower installed now and get the tall.....the longer lower part of the shifter reduces throw on top? Short throw for more sporty feel? This is a direct swap other than the possible cut and weld? Just get the S-2130 and that's everything I need? 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Yup. I can't remember for sure if it comes with a gasket or if I get one out of the drawer or not. So not too sure there. It might also be worth replacing the detent balls and springs while in there? It is hard to put in words but it isn't really a sportier feel but shorter. You can't really shift any faster and it doesn't really change any gates or stiffness/notches at the gates. It just takes less lever to get there if that makes any sense... I'm sure pushing force changes some but I don't really push much so I don't really notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Does Eaton support this back to the Rockwell RM10-145A? Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Meritor does those, but yea. Looks like part #5369. http://partsmanuals.org/meritorpartsmanuals/Meritor-9-10-and-13-Speed-Transmission-Parts-Manual.pdf Page 107. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thank you sir! Sorry for the hijack Mark! 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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