Shifter Linkage Woes
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Shifter Linkage Woes
Just an FYI to all you Cat owners:
If you own a pre 2002 250 or 300 it has a Cable shifter linkage. Mine stretched and jammed the transmission between gears, and almost trashed the engine, because the engine and tranny are all one oil reservoir on a 250 or 300. I had it at the Cat mechanic for three weeks, they got it unjammed, but couldn't figure out what was wrong, so they just sent it home. I got it home and couldn't even get it off the truck, because it wouldn't shift. Brilliant service guys in Peterborough eh? I found the problem, and had to wait another two weeks for a new $160 cable to fix the problem.
If this ever happens to you do not buy a Cable for your year of ATV!!! Make the dealer order you a Linkage of a 2002 or newer...it is not a cable, it is a solid linkage...cheaper...and much better design. I only wish I had found this out before I replaced my cable.
PS...If you are from Ontario, never ever take your ATV to Korpi's in Peterborough!!!!!
If you own a pre 2002 250 or 300 it has a Cable shifter linkage. Mine stretched and jammed the transmission between gears, and almost trashed the engine, because the engine and tranny are all one oil reservoir on a 250 or 300. I had it at the Cat mechanic for three weeks, they got it unjammed, but couldn't figure out what was wrong, so they just sent it home. I got it home and couldn't even get it off the truck, because it wouldn't shift. Brilliant service guys in Peterborough eh? I found the problem, and had to wait another two weeks for a new $160 cable to fix the problem.
If this ever happens to you do not buy a Cable for your year of ATV!!! Make the dealer order you a Linkage of a 2002 or newer...it is not a cable, it is a solid linkage...cheaper...and much better design. I only wish I had found this out before I replaced my cable.
PS...If you are from Ontario, never ever take your ATV to Korpi's in Peterborough!!!!!
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Shifter Linkage Woes
RotaryDude,
You have a dealer in Tracy (Travl'n Toys, ph 209-833-9111). Or order from www.brownsleisureworld.com, I get stuff from them all the time. Takes about two weeks (from Canada).
Doc
You have a dealer in Tracy (Travl'n Toys, ph 209-833-9111). Or order from www.brownsleisureworld.com, I get stuff from them all the time. Takes about two weeks (from Canada).
Doc
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Shifter Linkage Woes
Thanks Doc,
I have not tried the folks in Tracy, how are they? Are they knowledgable?
I tried to get a hold of a dealer in Suison city (supposed to be closer to me!), they were totally clueless.... they kept on saying they have things on order for me and it would arrive in a couple of weeks. I think it has been 4 months now!!! I have given up on them.
I have not tried the folks in Tracy, how are they? Are they knowledgable?
I tried to get a hold of a dealer in Suison city (supposed to be closer to me!), they were totally clueless.... they kept on saying they have things on order for me and it would arrive in a couple of weeks. I think it has been 4 months now!!! I have given up on them.
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