Nexus 3 Speed Help

[Seahunt]

Just put on a new wheelset with a Nexus 3 speed. Never had one before. Followed set up so yellow line is in between the 2 yellow marks in second gear on gripshift. Im only getting 2 gears....you can see plunger moving to appropriate spots but seems like its not going into 3rd gear. 2nd gear is pretty high so maybe not getting first. Cant tell....any thoughts?

 

[Phil Fink]

Tighten the cable; may be able to adjust by using the in line adjustment nut.

 

[RustyGold]

The yellow marks are a starting point...if it is missing 3rd turn barrel adjuster counter clockwise...if missing 1st, clockwise.

 

[Seahunt]

The yellow marks are a starting point...if it is missing 3rd turn barrel adjuster counter clockwise...if missing 1st, clockwise.
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[Seahunt]

Thanks guys...I will try adjusting it a little.

 

[Starnger]

Check if you have the right length pushing rod inside. There are 3 different length types out there, 2 of which are very common, and the third and longest one is specific for a disc brake model. What you describe is a typical problem when using a shorter pushing rod on a longer axle hub, there is just not enough reach for the rod to switch to the third gear, no matter how you adjust the cable.

 

[Seahunt]

Check if you have the right length pushing rod inside. There are 3 different length types out there, 2 of which are very common, and the third and longest one is specific for a disc brake model. What you describe is a typical problem when using a shorter pushing rod on a longer axle hub, there is just not enough reach for the rod to switch to the third gear, no matter how you adjust the cable.

Got it shifting now. I made a new pushrod out of a fiberglass rod I had. Same diameter but shorter. Works great now. All 3 gears...Stock rod was too long for my setup I guess.