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Posted by: 914 RZ-1 Aug 26 2016, 06:03 PM

I've read a few of the posts about converting a tail shift to a side shift. What I was not able to find is a detailed list of what parts I need.

I did look at the PET and made a list of the hardware (bolts and nuts) that I can get at a local place (not a home improvement store) that has the Grade 8 hardware needed for this application.

It looks like I also need (numbers are same as on PET illustration 119-00):
1. L & R supporting plate
2. engine mounting (rubber bushing)
9. engine carrier (bar)
11. base
Anything else?

What else do I need for the inside of the trans? Looks like I need 3 shifter forks and part numbers 13-28 on the PET (illustration 304-05). Anything else? Tell me item numbers in the PET so I can see what they look like.

I'd like to do a search in the FS section and see if anyone has the various pieces.

Thanks!

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 26 2016, 07:59 PM

Try to source all the parts from a used/wrecked side shifter 914 ('73 on). You basically need everything between the gear shift knob to the internal shift forks, as well as a different engine mount bar. Check with some of the use parts vendors to see if you can get a complete setup.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 26 2016, 08:25 PM

Use a complete side-shift transmission. It should be easier to get one than to get all of the separate pieces. If your tail-shifter is in really good shape, you can swap the linkages and forks and rails and such over. But it's easier to just bolt up the later trans.

You need the gear shift linkage--the whole thing. Gear shift lever, front shift rod, rear shift rod, covers and such. You'll need the "converter" bushing for the hole in the firewall.

You'll need the late-style cast motor mount bar, the outboard solid mounts for the bar, the inboard rubber mounts, and the brackets for the inboard mounts.

Finally, it's a good idea to pick up the later-style engine tin piece on the bottom-left side of the engine; the later one makes a bit more room for the side-shift rod.

Mixing and matching parts is not recommended...

--DD

Posted by: larryM Aug 27 2016, 08:23 PM

fwiw - i have most or all of the parts DD says below, with known good driver rebuilt trans

all near Sac'to

p.m. or call 530 889 8268 & leave message

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Aug 26 2016, 07:25 PM)

Posted by: 914 RZ-1 Aug 31 2016, 08:17 PM

QUOTE(larryM @ Aug 27 2016, 07:23 PM)

fwiw - i have most or all of the parts DD says below, with known good driver rebuilt trans

all near Sac'to

p.m. or call 530 889 8268 & leave message

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Aug 26 2016, 07:25 PM)

Use a complete side-shift transmission. It should be easier to get one than to get all of the separate pieces. If your tail-shifter is in really good shape, you can swap the linkages and forks and rails and such over. But it's easier to just bolt up the later trans.

You need the gear shift linkage--the whole thing. Gear shift lever, front shift rod, rear shift rod, covers and such. You'll need the "converter" bushing for the hole in the firewall.

You'll need the late-style cast motor mount bar, the outboard solid mounts for the bar, the inboard rubber mounts, and the brackets for the inboard mounts.

Finally, it's a good idea to pick up the later-style engine tin piece on the bottom-left side of the engine; the later one makes a bit more room for the side-shift rod.

Mixing and matching parts is not recommended...

--DD

Posted by: SKL1 Aug 31 2016, 08:50 PM

While you're at it, put a Rennshift in...

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 1 2016, 08:35 AM

L&R brackets and bolts for the inboard engine mounts. With the stock shifter, new bushings that cradle the lever pivot ball. The 1&R detent plate should be nice and straight, almost a sharp edge, and no grove cut into shift lever at the contact point.