 Bent Shift Rod? |
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| yeahmag |
 Feb 18 2022, 11:21 PM
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I've been fitting a used Tangerine Racing 1.75" race exhaust to the car. After some trouble figuring out what stub pipes to put where I have the header on and all sealed up. Unfortunately, the shift linkage is hitting when in 5th gear. I can dimple the exhaust, but I'm curious if maybe my rear shift rod is bent or if it can be bent to avoid the header. I've always felt my shifter had to be set way back on the splines (pulling the rod forward)... Any advice?
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| rgalla9146 |
Feb 19 2022, 06:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,554 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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please provide a picture with perspective. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Cairo94507 |
Feb 19 2022, 07:02 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,763 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I would straighten that bend out sufficiently to clear the header. I just had a new shift rod made for my car when I switched to a stock side-shifter shifter. It is virtually straight.
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| mb911 |
Feb 19 2022, 07:30 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,854 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Feb 19 2022, 05:02 AM)  I would straighten that bend out sufficiently to clear the header. I just had a new shift rod made for my car when I switched to a stock side-shifter shifter. It is virtually straight. Yes.. I mod them for the 914-6 and your right it is basically straight. Did it for about 10 folks including myself and works perfectly. |
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| stownsen914 |
Feb 19 2022, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
I recall having to do similar years ago when I put headers on my 914.
You'll want some clearance there too, since the engine will move around, while the front part of the shift rod is kinda anchored to the chassis. |
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| Shivers |
Feb 19 2022, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,380 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(mb911 @ Feb 19 2022, 05:30 AM) QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Feb 19 2022, 05:02 AM) I would straighten that bend out sufficiently to clear the header. I just had a new shift rod made for my car when I switched to a stock side-shifter shifter. It is virtually straight. Yes.. I mod them for the 914-6 and your right it is basically straight. Did it for about 10 folks including myself and works perfectly. I think this is a later four. I do not think a straight shift rod will work, it goes through that hole in the engine support bar. If I am wrong please let me know how you did it. Mine is coming up. |
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| yeahmag |
Feb 19 2022, 11:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,421 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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It's a side shift trans. I'll probably try and tweak the rod. I'm I correct in assuming that before and after the bend should be in line?
-----\____/----- Like that^^^ |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Feb 19 2022, 01:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(yeahmag @ Feb 19 2022, 12:43 PM) It's a side shift trans. I'll probably try and tweak the rod. I'm I correct in assuming that before and after the bend should be in line? -----\____/----- Like that^^^ No. Here is one on a fixture I made. It was intended to use to correctly position the rear shaft for welding. You can see that the end at the shift console is not in line with where the coupling attaches.  |
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