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| captjm |
 Apr 12 2025, 04:02 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 7,485  |
Can some one tell me what the over all length (inches) of the forward shift rod for a 73 and later 914 is suppose to be ? I have a forward shift rod that measures 28 1/4 inches total. it is straight and is splined on one end and smooth on the other end. I t doesn't look anything like my 71 front shifter rod. Is it the right length for a side shifter front rod? |
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| bdstone914 |
Apr 12 2025, 08:42 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,280 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(captjm @ Apr 12 2025, 03:02 PM)  Can some one tell me what the over all length (inches) of the forward shift rod for a 73 and later 914 is suppose to be ? I have a forward shift rod that measures 28 1/4 inches total. it is straight and is splined on one end and smooth on the other end. I t doesn't look anything like my 71 front shifter rod. Is it the right length for a side shifter front rod? Can you post a picture of the rod you have? The early and late front shift rods are different. The late front shift rod is 31" long. The diameter of the late rod is smaller. Does it fit the firewall bushing? If so it is correct. If it is too large it may be an early rod. |
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| Shivers |
Apr 12 2025, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,335 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(captjm @ Apr 12 2025, 03:02 PM) Can some one tell me what the over all length (inches) of the forward shift rod for a 73 and later 914 is suppose to be ? I have a forward shift rod that measures 28 1/4 inches total. it is straight and is splined on one end and smooth on the other end. I t doesn't look anything like my 71 front shifter rod. Is it the right length for a side shifter front rod? This one is from a 1974. It is 31 3/32” long. The small end of the shaft is about 5/8” and the big end (smooth end) looked to be 25/32”  |
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| captjm |
Apr 13 2025, 12:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 7,485 |
So the longer rod that is the most narrow diameter is the correct rod for the later 73 cars. 20 years ago I bought a 73 parts car and stored the 71 parts from the 71 being restored all together. Somehow I think a 71 shifter lever got put on a 73 front shift rod.Thank you guys for the help. Hopefully I have it correct?
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| Shivers |
Apr 13 2025, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,335 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(captjm @ Apr 13 2025, 11:36 AM) So the longer rod that is the most narrow diameter is the correct rod for the later 73 cars. 20 years ago I bought a 73 parts car and stored the 71 parts from the 71 being restored all together. Somehow I think a 71 shifter lever got put on a 73 front shift rod.Thank you guys for the help. Hopefully I have it correct? Yes that is correct. The shorter of the two is not for a tail shifter. A tail shifter would have a cup at one end that is 90 degrees to the shaft. The shift rod goes inside with a ball and smaller plastic cup bushing. I’ll take a picture.  |
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| Shivers |
Apr 13 2025, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,335 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is the inside rod for a tail shifter for sale : https://www.ebay.com/itm/283061275148?chn=p...ASABEgLz1vD_BwE
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