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| vin man |
 Oct 25 2016, 01:08 PM
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The 71 that I just purchased with Subaru EJ25 and sideshifter trans is not shifting properly. Won't stay in 4th or 5th gear. I suspect the shifter linkage between the firewall and the transmission as what is installed now looks like hillbilly engineering.
I've reached out to Renegade Hybrids to see what they offer for a linkage since the conversion is using Renegade's cradle and adapters. But I'm also considering a new shifter. What does this group recommend for a decent shifter that has a shorter throw than the original? |
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| ChrisFoley |
Oct 29 2016, 06:39 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,933 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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So many things wrong with that linkage.
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| vin man |
Oct 29 2016, 09:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 19-February 10 From: Gilbert, Arizona USA Member No.: 11,380 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Oct 29 2016, 05:39 AM)  So many things wrong with that linkage. Besides it being a piece of fencing that has been bent, or the brash nipple, or the wrong pivot piece connected to the trans, or the welds, bolts or holes, what's wrong? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I do get Reverse, first, second, and third. That is the real surprise. I bought it this way and trying to fix it. I almost wish there was nothing there so I could justify the $500 linkage from the earlier post. That still may be the only real solution. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Oct 30 2016, 06:37 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,933 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(vin man @ Oct 29 2016, 11:01 PM) ... I almost wish there was nothing there so I could justify the $500 linkage from the earlier post. That still may be the only real solution. There are a couple things you need to do before installing any upgrade products. Get the correct shift rod head (the piece that holds the ball cup bushing) and get rid of that homemade one. Replace the thru bolt on the trans lever for a roll pin of the correct size - there should be zero free play at that connection. Get two cone screws for the connections at both ends of the shift rod. (my kit includes new cone screws) You should have someone in the cockpit operating the shift lever so you can watch what happens under the car. That will give you a better idea what isn't working right. If finding 4th/5th is the primary issue, the rotational adjustment is off, or something is interfering with the rod in that direction of rotation. There's a good chance that the little slop at each of the connections is adding up to make a linkage which won't move far enough at the gearbox to engage all the gears, no matter how carefully it's adjusted. |
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Posts in this topic
vin man Not shifting well Oct 25 2016, 01:08 PM
Rand It's been said a short throw is not good for 9... Oct 25 2016, 01:37 PM
vin man
It's been said a short throw is not good for ... Oct 27 2016, 04:28 PM Rand At least verify adjustments and that everything is... Oct 27 2016, 04:45 PM vin man
At least verify adjustments and that everything i... Oct 27 2016, 04:52 PM Dave_Darling You're right, that does look somewhat "hi... Oct 27 2016, 05:04 PM The Cabinetmaker That does not look like an original rod. The ball ... Oct 27 2016, 05:07 PM Rand Definitely fix the problems that are apparent firs... Oct 27 2016, 05:11 PM vin man More pics:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_o... Oct 28 2016, 10:04 AM Bob L. :blink:
Hard to tell for sure from the pix but ... Oct 28 2016, 08:46 PM 76-914 You won't like this but IMHO pull that 901 and... Oct 28 2016, 08:49 PM vin man
You won't like this but IMHO pull that 901 an... Oct 29 2016, 08:58 PM pbanders That bolt through the shift arm instead of the rol... Oct 28 2016, 10:52 PM vin man Update:
The transmission was bad. No 4th or 5th ... Dec 18 2016, 11:38 AM |
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