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Gear Shift Position: Need Spacer Advice
I am writing to get some advice on my gearshift placement/position. My toploader has linkage that is really far to the left...which also places the gearshift on the left side of my trans tunnel. I would like to get this gear shift in a more centered position so it isn't hitting my leg. I had a couple of ideas ranging from bending the gear shift shaft to adding in a spacer between the gear shift mount on the transmission and the gearshift shaft. I have come to the conclusion that the spacer is the way to go.
Before I fab up my own, I have a couple of questions: 1.) Is there any recommended sources for gear shift spacers for toploaders? 2.) If not, what material would you suggest I use to make the spacer (Square tube, solid stock, etc)? Thank you in advance for your replies. Khan |
Get a hold of David Kee.....there's an adapter that centers the shifter handle on the trans.
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I just took my shifter, trans and all the other stuff out and put in a TKO600.
Want to buy all of the stuff? I have Hurst two shifters, but one is messed up. I used it for setting up the tunnel hole and shift handle. The other is a working shifter. I have a forged shift handle that moves the handle to the center of the tunnel. It is powder coated Solar Black. I have a set of dogs for a toploader and shift arms. I think there is a picture in my gallery of all of the stuff. Here's the pic. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/Shifters.JPG :D |
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I have contacted David but without success. Any other options?
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You couldn't get a hold of him, or he didn't have it?
I talked to him Friday and ordered parts, so he's around.... He should have the part; he sold me everything for mine... |
I'm having the same issues with my Galaxie toploader. There are several options, including a spacer/plate assy that places the shifter more toward the rear. If you are using the same trans & shifter, it should be centered enough. My problem seems to be getting the shifter positioned rearward on the tunnel. ERA recommends using a Mustang tailshaft, but my unit is complete from a Galaxie and I might just use an aftermarket shifter (reverse bend). I'm still working out the problem.
Kee has a phone hotline to answer quetions...just go to the link and call them. |
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