FD RX7 Shifter Rebuild and Install

As you may recall, there was a fire in the transmission tunnel of my FD in its previous life. One of the casualties of that fire was the shifter. When I removed the shifter, I was shocked to find all of the plastic and rubber bushings had completely melted and disintegrated. I picked up all new parts (mostly from Atkins Rotary), cleaned the shifter thoroughly, applied some fresh paint (optional), and rebuilt the shifter. Before installing the shifter, I also took the time to clean out the shifter turret and replaced the gear oil.
Video of the shifter removal: • FD RX7 Dash Removal Ho...
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[@kittonsmitton]

Fantastic progress, the amount of work is staggering, best way is one step at a time.
Old proverb: a thousand mile journey is completed one step at a time.

[@wldwst22]

Car is gonna be so mint when your done. Good luck and keep up the hard work.

[@ragdegearacam6079]

Broooo, you're awesome risking buying the car from b is for build and continuing the restoration. more power to you man. can't wait once the car is fully restored.

[@dougyoud5944]

Super interesting to see the crossover between marine aquarium hobbyists and Rotary ownership…. I’ve also got a 2’ reef tank and a 94 rx7 :)

[@IconGarage]

I have too many expensive hobbies. I have a 200 gallon build planned, but have put it on hold to fund car parts.

[@dougyoud5944]

@@IconGarage wait till you get in custom making automatic watches / horology as well….

[@TxStang]

By the time you're done it will be better than it came from the factory .

[@doeieeh]

Great content with quality work done, as usual!

[@steveguest8028]

Brilliant Matt 👍

[@joejohnjohnson747]

Loving these videos. Keep it up!

[@STREETCARCULTURE]

Good job dude 👌🏾

[@TheRealMrCods]

Brilliant 👍👍👍

[@ac4439]

Omg would you start already

[@williamtang2170]

I was wondering what kind of grease did you use for the bushings? Thanks

[@IconGarage]

I don’t recall exactly, it was either green or dark gray. I would use any quality synthetic bearing grease.

[@williamtang2170]

Icon Garage thanks!