MTX Shifter Mount

[itwonder]

Are the two bolts on the underside of the car that secure the shifter mechanism to its mounting bracket suppose to be tight, or left a little loose so the shifter can slide with the engine as it moves around in response to torque? The reason I am asking is I hear some creaking noise from the shifter when I start out from a stop, either forward or in reverse. I disassembled the shifter and re-greased it during my clutch job; did not see anything wrong but maybe I missed something.

 

[Phoenix]

They are supposed to be tight , the block's job is to slide front to back with the movement of the engine. The ends of that block was some plastic bushings at the end of it.

 

[bigdog50]

Does anyone have a picture of the bracket that holds the shifter assembly to the bottom of the floor pan. I bought a rod set up but it didn't come with the bracket or plate that goes on the floor. Figure I'll make my own.