ozzie alpine
Bronze Level Sponsor
Hi,
I've swapped my original non-first gear-synchro for an all synchro box.
I realise that the gearsticks are different, ie the "flat" is on the opposite side due to the different reverse shift pattern, so I modified my original stick (ground a flat on the opposite side and welded a section on the original flat to maintain strength). However, it doesn't sit right and it looks like the synchro box needs a stick that is shorter, ie from the pin/nylon bush to the ball/socket. Is this the case? If so I'll need to relocate the pin/bush.
Anyone else modified an early stick for a late gearbox?
I've got a proper stick "on order", but in the meantime I'm hoping to get the car moving to free up the hoist for another project!
I've swapped my original non-first gear-synchro for an all synchro box.
I realise that the gearsticks are different, ie the "flat" is on the opposite side due to the different reverse shift pattern, so I modified my original stick (ground a flat on the opposite side and welded a section on the original flat to maintain strength). However, it doesn't sit right and it looks like the synchro box needs a stick that is shorter, ie from the pin/nylon bush to the ball/socket. Is this the case? If so I'll need to relocate the pin/bush.
Anyone else modified an early stick for a late gearbox?
I've got a proper stick "on order", but in the meantime I'm hoping to get the car moving to free up the hoist for another project!