 Shift rod for /6, Can I make one from my /4? |
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| PanelBilly |
 Jun 20 2018, 11:32 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,799 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I have a /4 shift rod that matches a sleeve in the transmission housing very nicely. I’m wondering if I can cut both ends off and weld on a straight pipe
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| McMark |
Jun 20 2018, 11:39 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Yup. I've used electrical conduit with good results. 1/2" IIRC.
As with any fabrication, tack weld first, test fit, then final weld. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jun 20 2018, 01:09 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,981 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Build a jig first, so that the ends are held in precise alignment. That will save you a lot of headache...
--DD |
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| TravisNeff |
Jun 20 2018, 01:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I am going to give this a try, but with a twist. I am going to try to use my tail shift rod instead of the side shift rod. I have my leftover 915 shifter as I replaced that on the 911 with a rennshifter. Maybe it will work?
Otherwise I will take a stab at my side shift rod and see what I can do. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jun 20 2018, 07:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Jun 20 2018, 01:32 PM)  I have a /4 shift rod that matches a sleeve in the transmission housing very nicely. I’m wondering if I can cut both ends off and weld on a straight pipe Here you go. Side shift ends, rear shift center section. I cut and rotated the center section to create offset. Also, take Daves advise and do the job using a jig. Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| worn |
Jun 20 2018, 10:21 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,148 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jun 20 2018, 11:09 AM) Build a jig first, so that the ends are held in precise alignment. That will save you a lot of headache... --DD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I cut pie s ections out at each. End to allow m e to bend the rod more. Easily. After determining that it worked I welded in the slots. |
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