How Do You Convert a 901 Tail to a Side, What Parts Do You Need |
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How Do You Convert a 901 Tail to a Side, What Parts Do You Need |
doit2xs |
Feb 21 2006, 09:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 15-February 06 From: Mascotte, Florida Member No.: 5,588 Region Association: None |
Hi, take a Tail Shift 901 and make it a Side Shift. Can anyone tell me what parts from a side shift trans. I will need and how to do it. Thanks
Ok my 914 is a 1971 and already has a side shift trans. in her. But it is so bad that a rebuild would be costly. So I got a deal on a not to long ago rebuilt Tail Shift Trans. It look to me that the Tail shift Trans. has a cover on the side were the side shift would mount. Or would it be better to just switch the in sides of the two transmission. So I use the old case out of my car? Or should I just switch the tail peices taking out the shift rod to the old tail shift trans and remove the cover on the side of the tail shift trans. and install the shift rod, housing and arm the ball cup snaps on. Thanks |
wbergtho |
Feb 21 2006, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
I believe the tail & side shift versions of the 901 share about 90%+ parts with the exception of the rear cone section and obviously a few internal shift rod assemblies. In my opinion, it would be more cost effective to buy a sideshifter rather than dinking around trying to piece together a sideshifter out of a tail shifter. If you happen to have all the neccessary parts just laying around...and it costs you nothing...and you have the time...and you wanted to learn how to do it...it might be worth the effort. Otherwise, you can find freshly rebuilt sideshifters all day long for cheap.
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SLITS |
Feb 21 2006, 09:41 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Side shift plate & selector assembly
Shifter forks Shifter rods End cover (unless you plug the tailshift selector hole) Easier to buy a side shift tranny I am not a tranny man................. |
Dr Evil |
Feb 21 2006, 09:47 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Cheap rebuilds? What is cheap? Who is doing them? Just curious as I rebuild and convert trannies and my prices are low, but for a 914 guy to say something is cheap means to me that it must be close to free (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) You can easily convert a tail to side if you have the parts. You may find the parts for little $$ or you may get gouged. Its kind of luck of the draw. Also to consider is that you will need to change you engine mount bar and shifter linkage and assembly. I would convert if you have a known good tranny. It may be cheaper to get the partsyou need form a whole side shifter tranny than to get them by themselves. |
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wbergtho |
Feb 21 2006, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
I should have qualified my "CHEAP" statement. I have seen rebuilt boxes selling for as low as $650-800. I just spent a truckload of $$$ (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) on a 930 box (and I had to save moolah forever...cause I'm not rich!). I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm jealous when I see guys picking up nice 901s for way less than $1000. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
You know what I mean? Bill |
Dr Evil |
Feb 21 2006, 11:00 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I woudl suspect a $600-800 box as the parts would cost about that much. I charge about $500 labor plus parts and they usually end up around $1000-1200.
I understand the jealous thing, though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) I wich "I" could afford a rebuilt 930 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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