Shift coupler question., (ok this is my 911 but I think it could be 914 relevant) Options

[FlacaProductions]

Greetings - please move this if needed as it's not truly a 914 question but I think the general knowledge translates.

This is a pic of the shift coupler on my 67 911.

am I incorrect in assuming the center pin should stretch across and fully seat inside both bushings?

It actually looks like the center pin is too short as it's flush on one side but not the other.

I was in there to adjust the throw as I'd like to not have to reach quite so far for 2nd and 4th when I saw it. I've only had this car since April so I'm still in the getting-to-know-you phase...

Thanks!
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[FlacaProductions]

Here's the other "flush" side.

[eradon]

This pin is not only to short, it is also to small.
There should be no gap.

[914Sixer]

Yes TOO short. On a side bar note, looks like you have OVAL bushings, adding to sloppy shifting

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

yes the one in there is too short

Greetings - please move this if needed as it's not truly a 914 question but I think the general knowledge translates.

This is a pic of the shift coupler on my 67 911.

am I incorrect in assuming the center pin should stretch across and fully seat inside both bushings?

It actually looks like the center pin is too short as it's flush on one side but not the other.

I was in there to adjust the throw as I'd like to not have to reach quite so far for 2nd and 4th when I saw it. I've only had this car since April so I'm still in the getting-to-know-you phase...

Thanks!
b

[FlacaProductions]

Ok. How would it be too short? Where would it have come from?
I do have ovals in there and have a new coupler coming with ovals as well since this is a 911 - and a very stock one. I’m doing my best to keep it that way. 914 bushings were/are round - 911s of the same era are oval.

Thanks for confirming my suspicions.

[bdstone914]

@FlacaProductions

date='Feb 2 2026, 02:29 PM' post='3243277']
Ok. How would it be too short? Where would it have come from?
I do have ovals in there and have a new coupler coming with ovals as well since this is a 911 - and a very stock one. I’m doing my best to keep it that way. 914 bushings were/are round - 911s of the same era are oval.

Thanks for confirming my suspicions.
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I have an extra pin. Contact me if you want it. That does not look like an original coupler for a 67 911. Looks like the type make in the 80's.
I have never seen that kind I cone screw with a hole for the cross wire.

[914Sixer]

That is the correct screw and safety wire set up. Pin most likely came from VW.

[FlacaProductions]

Yes - I agree with Mark that the screw and safety wire is correct. I'm only the 2nd owner and it's incredibly original but someone clearly was in there as the bushings are new. Strange that they would change the pin though....

All good - an easy one to fix as I'm going to try the Rouch and Spiegel version with their "OEM-style" (ie: oval but out of derlin) bushings.

@bdstone914 - can you measure the length of the pin you have? I might take you up on that. Thank you!

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[Rob-O]

Thought I’d mention (and seriously not trying to be a jerk) but that safety wire job is incorrect. The twist is the only thing that would stop the bolt from loosening and that’s not how it should be done. You want the wire going around d the bolt clockwise so that if it does loosen it can only loosen a bit. I’m sure Google or YouTube have good tutorials. Just would suck to get stranded AND loose that (I’m assuming) original bolt.

[FlacaProductions]

Hey @Rob-O - I see what you're saying there - thank you. No offense taken. I'll get it right when i put it back together but just another sign that someone's been in there.

[FlacaProductions]

Interesting update - Mike's Restorations on YouTube has a GREAT series on a total high-end restoration of a 67 911. a LOT of good watching.

I looked up his segment dealing with the shift coupler and saw these shots. Looks like his pin is also a little shorter than we're used to on 914 couplers that seem to sit flush on both sides of the bushings - so I'm thinking that mine is just not driven thru far enough.

I'm still going to install the Rouch and Spiegel coupler but I found his documentation interesting.

Again - thanks for the 911 indulgence here.