jerico 3-4 shift arm lever issue

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by 69Cobra

You know I've heard this before... I don't know if you have to tell them you want stops when you order the shifter or what. But I wouldn't use one without. Call Long and tell them you want stops on your shifter and see what they say. They might tell you to send your old one in and $100 with it for the upgraded shifter. I don't know but I wouldn't go banging gears without shifter stops or you are just asking for problems.

For what its worth, neither of my Long shifters have any stops, the Jerico in my 10.0ET bracket car has been in there for 12 years, and in that time, the only part of the trans I have ever broke was 3rd gear (once). The other Jerico has been in my Stocker Mustang for 6 years, and has hurt nothing. I`m not saying that I don`t think shifter sstops are a good idea, but not having them hasn`t caused me any issues.

[Robbie Draughon]

I started doing burnouts in 2nd gear a couple of years ago after a problem with 3rd lasting 50-60 runs and breaking. 3rd gear lasts a lot longer now. I put 300+ runs on my jerico last year.

[69Cobra]

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

For what its worth, neither of my Long shifters have any stops, the Jerico in my 10.0ET bracket car has been in there for 12 years, and in that time, the only part of the trans I have ever broke was 3rd gear (once). The other Jerico has been in my Stocker Mustang for 6 years, and has hurt nothing. I`m not saying that I don`t think shifter sstops are a good idea, but not having them hasn`t caused me any issues.

Yeah I know some or now most don't. I just don't have that kind of luck so I try to take as much precautions as possible on things.

As far as the third gear burnouts. I think as long as you don't let the tires grab and put a lot of stress on everything it should help. Its the same principle with trying to keep excessive heat out of the clutch. As the car walks out of the water stab the clutch before the tires really grab. I know its easier said than does every time but its probably the best way to keep third gear and the clutch happy. Just my .02

[gmonde]

Originally Posted by Mike Voth

You're not alone gmonde. We have been fighting this problem for 3 years now. It was bad enough at one time that we had to bring extra shift levers to the track just to make it through a race. After installing a new one (3/4), it would immediately start twisting and eventually break. When we removed the nut and slid the lever off, the internal hole would be rounded out. Lever was tight, but still moved around. We been through every test imaginable and haven't found a cause. These are the NASCAR hardened, long shift levers. Long shifter, as well. Everything is adjusted properly. Similar situation. We've run the same Jerico for YEARS without fail, then all of a sudden, BOOM, problems around every corner! The one variable you might check is that your bellhousing is indexed properly. If the transmission is misaligned, it will put too much stress on the main shaft and shift forks (and gears), causing the need to use too much force when shifting. We should be out testing in the next couple of weeks. If we figure something out, I'll post it here. Might be time for a Liberty.

the levers are not breaking its the ecentric that actuates the 3-4 fork thats shearing off ,,the bell housing was indexed thanks for your reply gmonde

[Robbie Draughon]

I would call jerico and talk to Scott. He has helped me figure out problems more than once.