Tangering shift rod/linkage set screw question Options

[burlybryan]

I have a buddy with a Rennshift shifter and Tangerine rod and linkage. He lost shifting while driving recently and from what I can tell, the rod separated from the splined linkage at the trans. I removed the set screw at the rear linkage and it not a cone screw.

Can someone confirm if these ever came with just basic set screws or were they always cone screws. I haven't pulled it apart to see if there is a remnant cone portion stuck in the shaft, but wanted to get an idea of what is supposed to be there. Chris' kit shows cone screws.

Thanks!

[ChrisFoley]

I have a buddy with a Rennshift shifter and Tangerine rod and linkage. He lost shifting while driving recently and from what I can tell, the rod separated from the splined linkage at the trans. I removed the set screw at the rear linkage and it not a cone screw.

Can someone confirm if these ever came with just basic set screws or were they always cone screws. I haven't pulled it apart to see if there is a remnant cone portion stuck in the shaft, but wanted to get an idea of what is supposed to be there. Chris' kit shows cone screws.

Thanks!

My older kits used a nice aftermarket steering U-joint at the rear which had splines like the factory steering parts. Those used two set screws at each end to keep them connected. There are also two cone screws in those kits. More recent kits eliminate the splined steering u-joint in favor of one identical to the front one, which are my own design and construction, adapted from something I used to buy (which got hella expensive). The newer kits use three cone screws but some of the adjustability of the old design is gone.