Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico?

ROY · 07-21-2014, 03:01 AM

I have broken the 3-4 finger twice now this year,i believe the first one was original,the second one lasted 6 passes.I have had a DR4 for 5 seasons,always use the clutch,also has a LONG verticle shifter no stops.The first one was a clean break,looked like it was sheared off clean and straight,the second is fractured,very jagged! I talked to Jerico last Wednesday[July 16 2014],their responce was they had no idea of an issue as nobody has reported an issue?!!! I have read through all four pages and it looks like they will break with or without clutch use and with or without shifter stops.Has anyone come up with a reason or a solution? I just drove to a N/SS race 1500 miles away only to break Sunday morning,SUCKS!! ROY.

Bobby Fazio · 07-22-2014, 07:07 AM

I am sorry to hear this Roy, I and many others share your frustration. I have had them break in the middle of money rounds where my opponent was broken and we both had to limp to the stripe (he won)!

But the good news is I finally found a machinist to make these for us out of 4150 chrome moly billet and I just got two of them yesterday to test for fit. They are mighty pretty pieces.. Will keep everyone updated.

Run to Rund · 07-22-2014, 11:56 AM

Has anyone contacted Scott or others at Jerico, and what are they saying? I have not had any problem with my Jerico but now you have me worried! I use a Hurst/Mr. Gasket V-Gate2 with stops.

Bobby Fazio · 07-22-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Run to Rund

Has anyone contacted Scott or others at Jerico, and what are they saying? I have not had any problem with my Jerico but now you have me worried! I use a Hurst/Mr. Gasket V-Gate2 with stops.

Jerico fingers are being made from a cast 8620 steel. Does not have the strength or ductility needed. They have many surface cracks on them right off the shelf, we have done countless dye penetrant tests on them.

I'm obtaining new ones that are CNC machined from U.S made high strength billet SAE 4150 chromoly steel by a professional racing team.

Bobby Fazio · 07-25-2014, 08:20 AM

One new finger in bag, the other we tried to break in the flat where the threads start since that is where they always seem to break. We used a big wrench with a pipe attached, tried adding heat also and that did not work either.. got it to bend a little bit.

ROY · 07-25-2014, 01:18 PM

Bobby;WOW,that should work!!!Any idea on their delivery date? ROY.

Bobby Fazio · 07-25-2014, 07:44 PM

My only concern before ordering a bunch of these is the measurement of the flat area where the shift lever straddles the finger on the outside of the case. I have seen measurements of this area anywhere from .315-.326 on the five fingers I measured today. I would like to settle on a number with a little help from my fellow stick racers. I think I would rather have that be too big than too small and have play in the lever.

07-21-2014, 03:01 AM	#1
ROY Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? I have broken the 3-4 finger twice now this year,i believe the first one was original,the second one lasted 6 passes.I have had a DR4 for 5 seasons,always use the clutch,also has a LONG verticle shifter no stops.The first one was a clean break,looked like it was sheared off clean and straight,the second is fractured,very jagged! I talked to Jerico last Wednesday[July 16 2014],their responce was they had no idea of an issue as nobody has reported an issue?!!! I have read through all four pages and it looks like they will break with or without clutch use and with or without shifter stops.Has anyone come up with a reason or a solution? I just drove to a N/SS race 1500 miles away only to break Sunday morning,SUCKS!! ROY.

07-22-2014, 07:07 AM	#2
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,470 Likes: 1,457 Liked 4,379 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? I am sorry to hear this Roy, I and many others share your frustration. I have had them break in the middle of money rounds where my opponent was broken and we both had to limp to the stripe (he won)! But the good news is I finally found a machinist to make these for us out of 4150 chrome moly billet and I just got two of them yesterday to test for fit. They are mighty pretty pieces.. Will keep everyone updated. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com Last edited by Bobby Fazio; 07-22-2014 at 05:35 PM.

07-22-2014, 11:56 AM	#3
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 584 Likes: 9 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? Has anyone contacted Scott or others at Jerico, and what are they saying? I have not had any problem with my Jerico but now you have me worried! I use a Hurst/Mr. Gasket V-Gate2 with stops.

07-25-2014, 08:20 AM	#5
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,470 Likes: 1,457 Liked 4,379 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? One new finger in bag, the other we tried to break in the flat where the threads start since that is where they always seem to break. We used a big wrench with a pipe attached, tried adding heat also and that did not work either.. got it to bend a little bit. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

07-25-2014, 01:18 PM	#6
ROY Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? Bobby;WOW,that should work!!!Any idea on their delivery date? ROY.

07-25-2014, 07:44 PM	#7
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,470 Likes: 1,457 Liked 4,379 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? My only concern before ordering a bunch of these is the measurement of the flat area where the shift lever straddles the finger on the outside of the case. I have seen measurements of this area anywhere from .315-.326 on the five fingers I measured today. I would like to settle on a number with a little help from my fellow stick racers. I think I would rather have that be too big than too small and have play in the lever. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com Last edited by Bobby Fazio; 07-26-2014 at 01:32 PM.