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| Porschef |
 Jun 29 2015, 07:21 PM
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How you doin'  Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States 
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My shift lever seems to be closer to my leg than others I've driven; in fact, in 5th gear it's just getting out of the way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Is there a remedy for this, to move the lever more to the right without upsetting everything else? Much appreciated, Joe |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 29 2015, 08:18 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,303 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Pictures ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| rfinegan |
Jun 30 2015, 04:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I too have seen this on a 76 I was looking to buy. The shifter was so far in the driver bay that it was nearly impossible to get your leg out of the way in lower gears. I did not research the problem nor buy the car but I think it must be a 2 piece shifter rod that has come apart and turned to the left (driver side). If it turned it can be turned back. Pulling the shifter is not to hard and can be replaced for just a few $$$
Hope others have more details for you Best -Robert QUOTE(Porschef @ Jun 29 2015, 05:21 PM)  My shift lever seems to be closer to my leg than others I've driven; in fact, in 5th gear it's just getting out of the way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Is there a remedy for this, to move the lever more to the right without upsetting everything else? Much appreciated, Joe |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jun 30 2015, 07:14 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,927 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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The lever is epoxied into the spherical base.
The best way to modify is heat the base to cook the epoxy, then clean the lever and hole before reinstalling at your preferred position using five minute epoxy. It may be better to remove from the car for disassembly and cleaning, then reinstall the lower unit before epoxying the lever in the new position. |
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| 914work |
Jun 30 2015, 07:17 AM
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Chris is there a reason you dont recommend welding the shift handle to the base?
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| ChrisFoley |
Jun 30 2015, 07:22 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,927 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(914werke @ Jun 30 2015, 09:17 AM) Chris is there a reason you dont recommend welding the shift handle to the base? I wouldn't be against doing it if fully cleaned beforehand. The chrome plating on the lever (in the weld zone) has to be removed too though. Epoxy is easier and will last a long time if done well. |
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| Porschef |
Jun 30 2015, 07:38 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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Chris, I should have known you'd know the answer. I've gotten sort of used to it but if it just involves epoxy, then no problem. Got lots of West System left over.
Must be the only use of epoxy on the car? Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| rfinegan |
Jul 10 2015, 09:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I have an old shifter rod that is still together if it turns out you need one...
-Robert QUOTE(Porschef @ Jun 30 2015, 05:38 AM) Chris, I should have known you'd know the answer. I've gotten sort of used to it but if it just involves epoxy, then no problem. Got lots of West System left over. Must be the only use of epoxy on the car? Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 10 2015, 01:00 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,927 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Porschef @ Jun 30 2015, 09:38 AM) ... Must be the only use of epoxy on the car? D-Jet cars have epoxy on the MPS unit. Not sure of any other location. |
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