 Tail shift to side shift, What extra parts do I need |
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| n2j2ryan |
 May 10 2020, 06:57 PM
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So I have been reading a lot of the posts about converting a tail shift to a side shift, and finally realized that the articles were about actually converting a tail shift to a side shift and getting worried (that should give you an idea of my mechanical prowess). I do have complete linkage from both a tail and side shift transmission. From what I can figure out, besides replacing the bushing all around, the only piece that I would be missing would be a conversion bushing at the firewall? Is that correct? Is there any difference between the actual shifters?
Thanks for any help. |
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| 9146C |
May 10 2020, 07:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 14-September 19 From: US Member No.: 23,460 Region Association: None 
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| mepstein |
May 10 2020, 07:19 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,953 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Shifters are different. So are both the small and large shift rods, firewall bushing, cross bar, motor mounts and 2 engine tins under engine.
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| n2j2ryan |
May 10 2020, 07:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 9-January 17 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 20,740 Region Association: Canada |
I am pretty sure that kit is if you want to convert your tail shift to side shift, not for installing a side shift into an early car. Could be wrong.
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| n2j2ryan |
May 10 2020, 07:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 9-January 17 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 20,740 Region Association: Canada |
Thanks, that was about what I was thinking. I have everything but the firewall bushing so I will get one of those ordered.
QUOTE(mepstein @ May 10 2020, 06:19 PM) Shifters are different. So are both the small and large shift rods, firewall bushing, cross bar, motor mounts and 2 engine tins under engine. |
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| mepstein |
May 10 2020, 07:50 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,953 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(n2j2ryan @ May 10 2020, 09:38 PM) Thanks, that was about what I was thinking. I have everything but the firewall bushing so I will get one of those ordered. QUOTE(mepstein @ May 10 2020, 06:19 PM) Shifters are different. So are both the small and large shift rods, firewall bushing, cross bar, motor mounts and 2 engine tins under engine. I think what you want is called a conversion bushing, not just the normal bushing for a sideshift car. |
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| 914werke |
May 10 2020, 08:26 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,293 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Neil if LMK if I can help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| bdstone914 |
May 10 2020, 09:32 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,015 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@n2j2ryan
Here is a picture of the external parts you need. The shifter is needed. To convert t hff e trans you need the shift console, internal shift rods and forks. Tail cone is optional. You can plug the tail shift rid hole in the tail cone. You also need a passenger side warm air guide form a 73-74. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| bdstone914 |
May 10 2020, 09:38 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,015 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
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| bdstone914 |
May 12 2020, 10:02 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,015 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@n2j2ryan
' date='May 10 2020, 05:57 PM' post='2813792'] So I have been reading a lot of the posts about converting a tail shift to a side shift, and finally realized that the articles were about actually converting a tail shift to a side shift and getting worried (that should give you an idea of my mechanical prowess). I do have complete linkage from both a tail and side shift transmission. From what I can figure out, besides replacing the bushing all around, the only piece that I would be missing would be a conversion bushing at the firewall? Is that correct? Is there any difference between the actual shifters? Thanks for any help. [/quote] Here is a picture of the linkage parts needed to convert to a side shift. The only missing part it the firewall conversion bushing. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| bdstone914 |
May 12 2020, 10:23 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,015 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Here are the rear shift cover and bellows needed too.
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