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| pete000 |
 Apr 30 2014, 09:55 PM
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I am replacing my shift coupler bushings.
I purchased a white delrin set and they were way too sloppy and a poor fit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Next up is a set of urethane and they fit much tighter but the pin still floats around in the holes which appear to be oval shaped? Not sure if I would like that play due to the pin floating in the oval shaped holes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I saw a set of solid brass bushings, these look interesting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Has any one used them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Are the pivot holes supposed to be oval shaped with slop around the pivot pin? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Any brand better than others? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) There seems to be a lot of manufacturers out there and the prices go from $12 bucks to $40.00 for the brass ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Attached image(s)  
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| ChrisFoley |
May 2 2014, 06:41 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,986 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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The universal joint I use to replace the coupler attaches to the stock tunnel rod with a stock cone screw.
I also have a flange to hold the stock boot in place. AFAIK, no other available upgrade offers those features. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)  |
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| r_towle |
May 2 2014, 06:57 AM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ May 2 2014, 08:41 AM)  The universal joint I use to replace the coupler attaches to the stock tunnel rod with a stock cone screw. I also have a flange to hold the stock boot in place. AFAIK, no other available upgrade offers those features. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) So your solution has a new coupler and rod, with the tail shifter flange and boot? If so, that is a solution....well done. Please confirm, I will buy that.... Rich |
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| ChrisFoley |
May 2 2014, 07:04 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,986 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 2 2014, 07:57 AM) So your solution has a new coupler and rod, with the tail shifter flange and boot? If so, that is a solution....well done. Please confirm, I will buy that.... Rich That's a side shift flange (fabricated in-house) and (your) boot. We don't include the boot in the kit. |
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| r_towle |
May 2 2014, 07:16 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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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ May 2 2014, 09:04 AM) QUOTE(r_towle @ May 2 2014, 07:57 AM) So your solution has a new coupler and rod, with the tail shifter flange and boot? If so, that is a solution....well done. Please confirm, I will buy that.... Rich That's a side shift flange (fabricated in-house) and (your) boot. We don't include the boot in the kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
May 2 2014, 07:25 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,986 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 2 2014, 08:16 AM) You can buy sideshift boots new and used. The housing of our shift rod bushing fits all chassis years and is just the right size for the front lip of a sideshift boot. That means, you can install our sideshift components on a tailshift chassis and use the sideshift boot without any other prep work. |
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| r_towle |
May 2 2014, 07:29 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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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ May 2 2014, 09:25 AM) QUOTE(r_towle @ May 2 2014, 08:16 AM) You can buy sideshift boots new and used. The housing of our shift rod bushing fits all chassis years and is just the right size for the front lip of a sideshift boot. That means, you can install our sideshift components on a tailshift chassis and use the sideshift boot without any other prep work. no additional work except removing the tail shift boot ring on the firewall and fabricating a side shift boot flange for the firewall. So, you can do what I did.... No boot and regular cleaning a greasing....which is not a great solution. rich |
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| ChrisFoley |
May 2 2014, 08:20 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,986 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 2 2014, 08:29 AM) no additional work except removing the tail shift boot ring on the firewall and fabricating a side shift boot flange for the firewall. Obviously what I wrote wasn't clear enough... If you install our shift rod bearing on the firewall of a tailshift chassis, the sideshift boot has a place to hang onto. The OD of our housing is a good diameter, so not other "lip" is necessary for the boot. The tailshift boot ring does not interfere enough to prevent the boot from staying on the aluminum housing. We have done this. I know it works. Could it be better? - sure. A groove could be machined in the housing, or a thin flange could be riveted to the outside. The boot stays in place as is, but greater security may be desired by some people. |
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| r_towle |
May 2 2014, 09:37 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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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ May 2 2014, 10:20 AM) QUOTE(r_towle @ May 2 2014, 08:29 AM) no additional work except removing the tail shift boot ring on the firewall and fabricating a side shift boot flange for the firewall. Obviously what I wrote wasn't clear enough... If you install our shift rod bearing on the firewall of a tailshift chassis, the sideshift boot has a place to hang onto. The OD of our housing is a good diameter, so not other "lip" is necessary for the boot. The tailshift boot ring does not interfere enough to prevent the boot from staying on the aluminum housing. We have done this. I know it works. Could it be better? - sure. A groove could be machined in the housing, or a thin flange could be riveted to the outside. The boot stays in place as is, but greater security may be desired by some people. Oh, cool. rich |
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pete000 Shift coupler bushing options ? Apr 30 2014, 09:55 PM
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