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5-Speed shifter Q.
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mccalebr
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...so I will save the thousand words...
There's also a photo on the same page as the one above of the modified shifter, as done by Rivergate. You can find it on this page (under "From Rivergate") if you need it:
https://www.raysmg.com/rays_mg_midget_62_sprite_parts.htm
Ray
There's also a photo on the same page as the one above of the modified shifter, as done by Rivergate. You can find it on this page (under "From Rivergate") if you need it:
https://www.raysmg.com/rays_mg_midget_62_sprite_parts.htm
Ray
blkcorvair
Jedi Knight
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Now thats service!
Trevor Jessie
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Ray needs to get a shrinking disc!
mccalebr
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Ahhh, Jack, you know how it is...with enough time you need far less talent...I've had the opportunity lately to share that thought several times.
As I look back over my life, whether personal issues, or issues in the workplace, or issues in the Spridget build, I see a recurring theme. The difference between a "good job" or and "acceptable job" is most often...time!
The Spridget has given me an opportunity to experience the "success is in the journey" mindset.
Ray
As I look back over my life, whether personal issues, or issues in the workplace, or issues in the Spridget build, I see a recurring theme. The difference between a "good job" or and "acceptable job" is most often...time!
The Spridget has given me an opportunity to experience the "success is in the journey" mindset.
Ray
Trevor Jessie
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You'll have enough invested in tools that you'll need to do another restoration project to get your money's worth. :wink:
mccalebr
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drooartz said:Ray can always put those tools in his trailer and come visit me... Tunebug will need some body work one of these days.
Hey, now there's a novel idea. The trailer provides a good dry working environment...and it has a full length awning on the side that provides a shelter...where I could live!
Ray
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Baz
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Got my shifter today. :banana: It's actually out of a 310, 4 speed, RHD, but it still fits.
(Thanks to Rays picture)
Anyway, I can engage the 2 gears that are to the right, I'm assuming 5th and reverse, but I can't engage the 2 to the left, or the 2 up/down from center.
I do admit, I haven't used too much force, because it's free standing, and it hurts.
Any suggestions?
The shaft turns nicely in neutral.
(Thanks to Rays picture)
Anyway, I can engage the 2 gears that are to the right, I'm assuming 5th and reverse, but I can't engage the 2 to the left, or the 2 up/down from center.
I do admit, I haven't used too much force, because it's free standing, and it hurts.
Any suggestions?
The shaft turns nicely in neutral.
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Baz
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Just an FYI oncase anyone else has this problem.....
It was the shifter rails, apparently, if you drop the transmission from several inches, bellhousing pointing down and strike the input shaft onto a block of wood, it will sort things out.
It worked, as crazy as it sounds, and all is working perfectly!
A transmission shop in town was going to charge me $500 for that!
It was the shifter rails, apparently, if you drop the transmission from several inches, bellhousing pointing down and strike the input shaft onto a block of wood, it will sort things out.
It worked, as crazy as it sounds, and all is working perfectly!
A transmission shop in town was going to charge me $500 for that!