 Shift rod - Update- new brass bushings, and another option-a 911 coupler from Rauch & Spiegel, Is this a normal looking rod? And how the heck do I get the pin out? |
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| DRPHIL914 |
 Jan 16 2020, 04:57 PM
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Dr. Phil  Group: Members Posts: 5,907 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States 
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A few issues here , after the bushing disintegrated I ordered new stuff, a new firewall bushing from RIX914PARTS and other goodies from 914rubber.com, and a new brass bushing for the coupling, however I can’t get the pin out, and I’m going to mess up the pin end and it’s not going to slide thru if I do that- so I’m going to have to find a press I guess somewhere?
1. Should it be that tight ? 2. Is this a normal weld end? Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| DRPHIL914 |
Feb 21 2020, 08:51 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,907 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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Update:
Just got a couple pictures of that shift linkage and coupler that I had done at Rauch and Spiegel in Colorado. I did this when I was having difficulty getting the pin out of mine and thought it was not going to come out clean, so I started to research the 911 couplers that are available. There is the factory one that 914sixer used pictured in a previous post in this thread, and this one here by Rauch. I bought the powder coated bar from Bruce Stone, @bdstone thanks Bruce!! He sent this to Rauch for me and they installed their bushing(round derlin) and their coupler and pin system. This requires drilling a tapping the end of the bar for the set screws that hold the pin. So if this were ever to be replaced it’s as easy as removing the set screws and not having to press the pin out like in the stock application. The factory never intended these to have to be replaced so once pressed out and in again it’s possible it will not stay, Especially under heavy load and use like DE and racing. I was able to get my other one out so I installed the brass bushing and I have to say it feels very tight! Once I get the new bar and coupler from Rauch next week I will install it and see how it feels and report back. George at Rauch said he has done others for 914 owners but I have not heard of anyone to this point around here that has used this coupler on their 914. I though you all would appreciate knowing there is an alternative out there . Phil Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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DRPHIL914 Shift rod - Update- new brass bushings, and another option-a 911 coupler from Rauch & Spiegel Jan 16 2020, 04:57 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com lube the pin, support the coupler in a vice with w... Jan 16 2020, 05:25 PM BeatNavy That was one of the more frustrating tasks I'v... Jan 16 2020, 06:05 PM mepstein You will never regret getting a press. It’s one ... Jan 16 2020, 06:14 PM
BeatNavy
You will never regret getting a press. It’s one... Jan 16 2020, 06:34 PM
jmitro
You will never regret getting a press. It’s one... Jan 16 2020, 10:27 PM Chris914n6 2. Normal
The coupler is not that strong. It... Jan 16 2020, 06:36 PM poorsche914
2. Normal
The coupler is not that strong. It... Jan 16 2020, 09:12 PM DRPHIL914
2. Normal
The coupler is not that strong. It... Jan 16 2020, 09:19 PM IronHillRestorations I've done a bunch of those. I use two sockets... Jan 16 2020, 11:04 PM anderssj Dr. Phil,
A couple of links I found helpful:
htt... Jan 17 2020, 08:53 AM rhodyguy From the pictures the pin ends look pretty distort... Jan 18 2020, 11:32 AM IronHillRestorations
From the pictures the pin ends look pretty distor... Jan 18 2020, 12:14 PM DRPHIL914
From the pictures the pin ends look pretty disto... Jan 18 2020, 03:21 PM DRPHIL914 https://sierramadrecollection.com/Shift-Cou...-88-... Jan 18 2020, 03:26 PM Mikey914 Why replace a perfectly good part ?
You still have... Jan 18 2020, 04:19 PM Mark Henry Six inch vice, the two socket method....and that w... Jan 18 2020, 07:29 PM rhodyguy 1/2 step forward and 4 steps backwards with those ... Jan 18 2020, 08:59 PM mlindner DrPhil, if all fails, I do have a nice one for sal... Jan 19 2020, 06:26 AM DRPHIL914
DrPhil, if all fails, I do have a nice one for sa... Jan 19 2020, 06:01 PM Tdskip Personally I’d replace it since if the repairs a... Jan 19 2020, 07:57 AM TheCabinetmaker 911 has an oval hole in the bushings that won... Jan 19 2020, 08:43 AM DRPHIL914 Ok tried getting the pin to move with clamp press ... Jan 20 2020, 08:01 PM mepstein
Ok tried getting the pin to move with clamp press... Jan 20 2020, 08:06 PM DRPHIL914 Posting an update! I had given up after taking... Jan 30 2020, 11:52 AM SirAndy :first: Jan 30 2020, 12:15 PM DRPHIL914 i wish I had taken better pictures of the pin to s... Jan 30 2020, 12:41 PM 914Sixer Here is mine using the later stouter 911 coupler. ... Jan 30 2020, 02:11 PM DRPHIL914
Here is mine using the later stouter 911 coupler.... Jan 30 2020, 05:27 PM Olympic 914 That s the first time I have seen the bronze coupl... Feb 21 2020, 06:58 PM DRPHIL914
That s the first time I have seen the bronze coup... Feb 21 2020, 07:11 PM maf914
That s the first time I have seen the bronze coup... Feb 23 2020, 07:41 AM |
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