pro 5.0 question

[stevieb]

Pro 50 question

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I have a question about the pro 50. I have a new t-56 in my 03 Cobra, it was replaced under warranty about 2k miles ago, it has the stock shifter. In 3rd gear the shift handle started to vibrate when I grabbed it to upshift, unless I timed it perfectly and sort of depress the clutch first. I just installed a pro 50 shifter yesterday, the stops seemed to be adjusted good as with the lever in gear there is a slight air gap between the stop and handle. During the road test a couple of times when I wound up 3rd the handle was vibrating so bad you could hardly read the numbers on the shift handle. It didnt do it every time but it happened.
I looked up in my Ford cd manual but they dont show anything about an internal adjustment. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I also wonder if I take it back to Ford if they will blame the 50 shifter. Thanks

 

[PhillyCobra]

Sounds like there is an internal vibration in the trans. It is more evident with the Pro50 only because it is a much more direct path from inside to the handle than with stock rubber bushed setup. It's not because of the Pro50.

 

[stevieb]

I agree with the internal vibes. But I didnt mention I took the stock rubber bushing out and put in the pro50 metal bushings a long time ago. I know I need to take the car back in, but I was concerned if they would blame it all on the shifter. My dealership is way cool and the serv mgr is right on.

 

[PhillyCobra]

They "could" blame it on the shifter. It's possible, but unlikely. If you're really worried you can swap back to the stock shifter when you take it in.