Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico?

Run to Rund · 07-25-2014, 08:44 PM

Best I could tell on my DR4 mfg. 2007 was .312" minimum, maybe up to ..315. Hard to squirm around and get a real good number, but I would say .312" is good.

hookdaddy · 07-25-2014, 11:26 PM

Racers producing better parts is how most of today's suppliers got their start in business.

Bobby Fazio · 07-26-2014, 09:06 AM

I am betting that the OEM finger was designed at .320 but due to the weaker material, it was conforming to the shift lever over time and that's why used/broken fingers are measuring .311-.318. I would prefer to go on the thicker side, say .325, since the flat area is weak and this is where these fingers consistently break. This may require the lever engagement to be file fitted if necessary but I would rather sacrifice lever thickness for finger thickness.

Who's sick of this?

Run to Rund · 07-26-2014, 12:02 PM

0.312" is "standard" 5/16" and mine show no signs of wear that I could see with the shifter lever removed. I am probably easier on the trans than most, and have used it less since 2007 than many racers in 1/2 season. The slot in the shifter lever also measured .312" minimum, with a little variation of course because the slot was punched by Hurst/Mr. Gasket.

ROY · 07-26-2014, 12:39 PM

I will gladly file fit the arm for a better,stronger finger!!! ROY.

Dinsdale · 07-28-2014, 12:41 PM

I've never broken one nor has any of the people I usually race with around here but will but one just in case if you're doing a run of them. Sounds like a problem waiting to happen.

ss wannabee · 07-28-2014, 10:41 PM

Did anyone tell Scott to look at this thread? I'm sure with a reputation at stake, he'd
look into the problem.

Great job Bobby....on the r&d to fix the problem!

07-25-2014, 08:44 PM	#1
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 586 Likes: 9 Liked 55 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? Best I could tell on my DR4 mfg. 2007 was .312" minimum, maybe up to ..315. Hard to squirm around and get a real good number, but I would say .312" is good.

07-25-2014, 11:26 PM	#2
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? Racers producing better parts is how most of today's suppliers got their start in business. __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

07-26-2014, 09:06 AM	#3
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,472 Likes: 1,463 Liked 4,388 Times in 504 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? I am betting that the OEM finger was designed at .320 but due to the weaker material, it was conforming to the shift lever over time and that's why used/broken fingers are measuring .311-.318. I would prefer to go on the thicker side, say .325, since the flat area is weak and this is where these fingers consistently break. This may require the lever engagement to be file fitted if necessary but I would rather sacrifice lever thickness for finger thickness. Who's sick of this? Attached Thumbnails __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

07-26-2014, 12:02 PM	#4
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 586 Likes: 9 Liked 55 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? 0.312" is "standard" 5/16" and mine show no signs of wear that I could see with the shifter lever removed. I am probably easier on the trans than most, and have used it less since 2007 than many racers in 1/2 season. The slot in the shifter lever also measured .312" minimum, with a little variation of course because the slot was punched by Hurst/Mr. Gasket.

07-26-2014, 12:39 PM	#5
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 will gladly file fit the arm for a better,stronger finger!!! ROY.

07-28-2014, 12:41 PM	#6
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? I've never broken one nor has any of the people I usually race with around here but will but one just in case if you're doing a run of them. Sounds like a problem waiting to happen. __________________ Dale Posnick

07-28-2014, 10:41 PM	#7
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Anyone have a shift finger for Jerico? Did anyone tell Scott to look at this thread? I'm sure with a reputation at stake, he'd look into the problem. Great job Bobby....on the r&d to fix the problem!