EH / EJ

1962-1965 / Sedan / Australia

Minor Transmission

Column Shift Linkage Slop (3-Speed)

Vague, imprecise gear selection from the column-mounted lever.

The column shift mechanism uses rods and bushings that wear with time. Detent springs weaken.

Replace worn bushings and adjust linkage.

Budget $100-300.

A floor-shift conversion using an aftermarket kit is an alternative, more positive but not period-correct.

Cost mentioned in fix

Budget $100-300

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// More EH / EJ problems

Grinding or crunching when shifting into second gear, particularly on quick downshifts.

Clutch slips under acceleration (engine revs rise without corresponding increase in road speed). Clutch pedal bites very high. Judder on takeoff.

Oil drips from the bellhousing area. Oil accumulates on the underside of the engine and gearbox. Oil spots on the garage floor.

Blue smoke on startup that clears after 30-60 seconds. May also smoke on overrun (deceleration after highway driving).

Hard starting, rough idle, flat spots on acceleration, black smoke, poor fuel economy, fuel smell.

Temperature gauge rises in slow traffic, particularly on hot days. May push coolant out the overflow.