Who makes the bronzebushing for a side shifter tra, most rearward bushing, at the shift cons |
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Who makes the bronzebushing for a side shifter tra, most rearward bushing, at the shift cons |
Aaron Cox |
Mar 26 2007, 12:29 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
who makes it? and how much?
this is the one that you usually have to jb weld in because the oe hole is always worn |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 26 2007, 12:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,864 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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Bleyseng |
Mar 26 2007, 12:42 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
GPR sells them and its silicone bronze. I just keep some CV grease on it and use the flexible boot to cover it so it doesn't get too dirty.
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john rogers |
Mar 26 2007, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
On the race car I use a factory one with several very small nylon wire ties through the hole to tighten things up a bit and I replace it yearly at least. Even with the rubber boot that area will get really messed up from the grease and dust that gets kicked up.
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sww914 |
Mar 26 2007, 12:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
A machinist named Ron who also makes $2,000.00 ukeleles and repairs $10,000 Cellos makes them for GPR. GPR sells them for about $10.00.
Ron's ukeleles are some of the very best. He says they don't sound right until they've been strummed at least 100,000 times, so he made a machine to do it for him. It gently clamps the instrument, and it has a wheel that rotates near the springs. The wheel has 4 guitar picks clamped in it, and every time it rotates, (about 2X a second) it strums the strings. There's a little nub on the side of the wheel that bumps a microswitch that's wired into a calculator's + button. When he turns on the machine, he hits 1 + on the calculator, and every time the wheel bumps the switch, it addds another 1 to the total, so he can see how many strums it's had. It takes a couple 2-3-4- days to finish. He keeps it in his bathroom, so when you're in the back of his shop, you hear this bling-bling-bling coming from nowhere. Hilarious! He's a 914 guy, he has a car on a rotisserie that he's building. He's talking about putting 2 motorcycle engines in it. If he does, I'm sure it will be well built and weird but cool. |
jd74914 |
Mar 26 2007, 12:59 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
A machinist named Ron who also makes $2,000.00 ukeleles and repairs $10,000 Cellos makes them for GPR. GPR sells them for about $10.00. Ron's ukeleles are some of the very best. He says they don't sound right until they've been strummed at least 100,000 times, so he made a machine to do it for him. It gently clamps the instrument, and it has a wheel that rotates near the springs. The wheel has 4 guitar picks clamped in it, and every time it rotates, (about 2X a second) it strums the strings. There's a little nub on the side of the wheel that bumps a microswitch that's wired into a calculator's + button. When he turns on the machine, he hits 1 + on the calculator, and every time the wheel bumps the switch, it addds another 1 to the total, so he can see how many strums it's had. It takes a couple 2-3-4- days to finish. He keeps it in his bathroom, so when you're in the back of his shop, you hear this bling-bling-bling coming from nowhere. Hilarious! He's a 914 guy, he has a car on a rotisserie that he's building. He's talking about putting 2 motorcycle engines in it. If he does, I'm sure it will be well built and weird but cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
toon1 |
Mar 26 2007, 01:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022 |
A machinist named Ron who also makes $2,000.00 ukeleles and repairs $10,000 Cellos makes them for GPR. GPR sells them for about $10.00. Ron's ukeleles are some of the very best. He says they don't sound right until they've been strummed at least 100,000 times, so he made a machine to do it for him. It gently clamps the instrument, and it has a wheel that rotates near the springs. The wheel has 4 guitar picks clamped in it, and every time it rotates, (about 2X a second) it strums the strings. There's a little nub on the side of the wheel that bumps a microswitch that's wired into a calculator's + button. When he turns on the machine, he hits 1 + on the calculator, and every time the wheel bumps the switch, it addds another 1 to the total, so he can see how many strums it's had. It takes a couple 2-3-4- days to finish. He keeps it in his bathroom, so when you're in the back of his shop, you hear this bling-bling-bling coming from nowhere. Hilarious! He's a 914 guy, he has a car on a rotisserie that he's building. He's talking about putting 2 motorcycle engines in it. If he does, I'm sure it will be well built and weird but cool. NO offense dude but, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
type47fan |
Mar 26 2007, 02:43 PM
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It Looks Better In Person. . . Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 17-September 03 From: Carlsbad, CA Member No.: 1,170 Region Association: Southern California |
. . . Pavlovian free association response. . . .maybe? Interesting 914 related OT trivia.
Thanks, |
sww914 |
Mar 26 2007, 02:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
He asked who made them.
Now you know. Like it or not, it's a true story. |
Joe Ricard |
Mar 26 2007, 03:30 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Search Ebay I got mine there a few weeks ago.
Excessive wear? who cares it shifts better. when the steel rod wears out I'll make another one. Shifting is "TIGHT yo"!!! |
Bleyseng |
Mar 26 2007, 03:32 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have been slowly working on CAD drawing to make em out of delrin or plastic with Blair's small CNC . Just another project on the back burner....
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Gint |
Mar 26 2007, 06:28 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
A machinist named Ron who also makes $2,000.00 ukeleles and repairs $10,000 Cellos makes them for GPR. GPR sells them for about $10.00. I loved the story. Good stuff. I just ordered one (brass trans console shift rod bushing) from GPR. In fact I just got off the phone with Dave. It's $26. GPR is fantastic. I joined the parts club. Free UPS ground shipping for a year. Well worth the cost of membership. |
Dr Evil |
Mar 26 2007, 09:47 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,999 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I may have a few, ask me this weekend after my next test. DO NOT put grease on them. They should not need it and grease just holds the grit there longer so it can erode faster. Just keep it relatively clean.
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Aaron Cox |
Mar 26 2007, 09:57 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
mike - remind me to remind you this weekend LOL
how you doin son? we miss your ugly mug and sense of humor over here in socal. |
Bartlett 914 |
Mar 26 2007, 10:16 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 |
I think oilite would be a nice material to make them from. I have considered making them. Not sure about how much interest there would be.
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Lou W |
Mar 27 2007, 04:15 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
A machinist named Ron who also makes $2,000.00 ukeleles and repairs $10,000 Cellos makes them for GPR. GPR sells them for about $10.00. Ron's ukeleles are some of the very best. He says they don't sound right until they've been strummed at least 100,000 times, so he made a machine to do it for him. It gently clamps the instrument, and it has a wheel that rotates near the springs. The wheel has 4 guitar picks clamped in it, and every time it rotates, (about 2X a second) it strums the strings. There's a little nub on the side of the wheel that bumps a microswitch that's wired into a calculator's + button. When he turns on the machine, he hits 1 + on the calculator, and every time the wheel bumps the switch, it addds another 1 to the total, so he can see how many strums it's had. It takes a couple 2-3-4- days to finish. He keeps it in his bathroom, so when you're in the back of his shop, you hear this bling-bling-bling coming from nowhere. Hilarious! He's a 914 guy, he has a car on a rotisserie that he's building. He's talking about putting 2 motorcycle engines in it. If he does, I'm sure it will be well built and weird but cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
jasons |
Mar 27 2007, 10:31 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
who makes it? and how much? this is the one that you usually have to jb weld in because the oe hole is always worn Patrick makes one thats oversize .850 OD to be exact. $38, I installed one a few weeks ago. The ID is a little tighter than stock too. I soaked mine in oil overnite, I heard a myth it makes the bronze last longer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Maybe a myth, but it doesn't cost much to try. |
Bartlett 914 |
Mar 27 2007, 10:39 AM
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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 |
who makes it? and how much? this is the one that you usually have to jb weld in because the oe hole is always worn Patrick makes one thats oversize .850 OD to be exact. $38, I installed one a few weeks ago. The ID is a little tighter than stock too. I soaked mine in oil overnite, I heard a myth it makes the bronze last longer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Maybe a myth, but it doesn't cost much to try. A little oversize is a good idea. The only problem is the hole is not worn even. It is usually worn in an egg shape. I put mine on a mill and corrected it. I then made a new bushing to fit. Not everyone has access to a mill and a lathe. Soaking bronze in oil may help a little. Oilite is a sintered material. That is, it is compressed small grains of bronze. It is then pressure impregnated with oil. Leave one of these in a paper bag and later the bag will look like a bag of french fries. For this reason, this will probably not glue in very well. |
jasons |
Mar 27 2007, 10:46 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
A little oversize is a good idea. The only problem is the hole is not worn even. It is usually worn in an egg shape. I put mine on a mill and corrected it. I then made a new bushing to fit. Not everyone has access to a mill and a lathe. Mine was just a tad over .850 on the oval. It took me about 5 seconds (literally) with my dremel tool to match the small side of the oval. I used a coke can shim to tighten up, whatever it was over .850 on the oval. The snap ring holds the shim tight. It worked just right for me. |
r_towle |
Mar 27 2007, 11:28 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Aaron,
I replaced all of them with tephlon impregnated bronze. All being both cups, firewall, joint, and tranny console. They were all made special for me. Bronze is softer than steel, so the bronze or brass for that matter, will wear out faster than any steel shift rod will ever wear out. refer back to sophmore year in material class...mine is fine. No grease, just tephlon spray lube (get it at the bike store) And its fine, and shifts fine all season. there is NO play. I can take pics if you need, the pics were here at one point but now they are gone from both sites??? Rich |
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