[JL8Jeff]

The factory Hurst shifter on my 70 SS396 kept having the bolts back out and it would get sloppy until it would bind trying to get into reverse. And one of the bolts was too long and had washers to hold it tight but that caused it to stick out too far. Are you sure all the bolts holding the shifter to the trans are good and tight and the correct length bolts? The factory Hurst shifter handle did not actually bolt to the shift but actually clipped into place. The Competition Plus actually bolts the handle to the shifter. Your best bet is to have someone under the car and watch as it gets moved from gear to gear, you will have a better idea of where it might be hitting or binding up if that is the problem.