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| Elliot Cannon |
 May 23 2014, 09:42 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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My gear box shifted "like butta" but I decided to install this anyway. It seems to be a better design, so what the hey. I'll be adjusting the shifter tomorrow.
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| Elliot Cannon |
May 23 2014, 09:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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Is it possible for someone of a certain age and arthritis in his hands to attach the forward/firewall end of this rubber bellows or do you have to have double jointed extra terrestrial fingers? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Bruce Hinds |
May 23 2014, 10:41 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 763 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ May 23 2014, 08:42 PM)  My gear box shifted "like butta" but I decided to install this anyway. It seems to be a better design, so what the hey. I'll be adjusting the shifter tomorrow. Is someone making those as a kit? |
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| Elliot Cannon |
May 23 2014, 10:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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You can find them here. http://www.tangerineracing.com/ And lots of other stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| dirk9141973 |
May 24 2014, 05:10 AM
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Please report on how this kit improves shifting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
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| reharvey |
May 24 2014, 05:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 16-July 08 From: N. E. Ohio Member No.: 9,308 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ May 23 2014, 11:45 PM) Is it possible for someone of a certain age and arthritis in his hands to attach the forward/firewall end of this rubber bellows or do you have to have double jointed extra terrestrial fingers? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I have three cars and none of the forward rubber bellows are attached. I've tried time and again but give up the fight every time. So---whats the secret to putting these back on? Ray |
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| pcar916 |
May 24 2014, 06:05 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,524 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None
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I always get it started at the top after smearing some soapy water on it my fingers. I can slide my fingers down each side after that and have them meet at the bottom.
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| Java2570 |
May 24 2014, 06:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have that Tangerine shift rod setup as well and also their firewall bushing.
I think it made a nice improvement in the shifting. It did take more time to dial in the shifter adjustment because the new rod requires a bit more precision but it wasn't too hard. I have arthritic fingers too but I managed to get my rubber boot put on at the firewall.....the trick is small fingers, patience and maybe a small plastic tool to help seat it. I used something I had laying around the garage that has a tip similar to a screwdriver. |
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| cary |
May 24 2014, 07:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I use a window glazers tool. Looks like a tough depressor, but thicker and is tapered at one end. And square on the other.
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| ww914 |
May 24 2014, 07:17 AM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(dirk9141973 @ May 24 2014, 04:10 AM) When I first got my car a few years ago, I replaced all the plastic bushings. It worked fine at first but then got sloppy and I had a hard time adjusting the shifter and getting it into first gear. I recently installed the Tangerine upgrade kit with the firewall bushing. It made a tremendous difference and has worked well since. At first after I installed it I was feeling some resistance in shifting to 3rd. I took it apart and found that the shift rod from the firewall to the gear shift where it slides in the firewall bushing needed to be cleaned up. After I cleaned it with emory cloth and re-greased it. It worked fine and has ever since. Never was able to get the boot on. I might try some of the listed procedures from here.  |
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| ThePaintedMan |
May 24 2014, 07:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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To get the rubber boot back on I always folded it back over at the first or second "rib" then fold it back over the lip on the firewall. No special tools needed and minimal stress.
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| r_towle |
May 24 2014, 08:16 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Hook it on top first.
Then use need nose pliers to pull it over the bottom... Easier on the hands |
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