skinner2k3 3 Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) I am pretty sure my gear stick sits to far back. For instance with the hand brake on you couldnt put the gearbox in 4th. Can this be adjusted to move the stick forward? Its all standard under there bar a Grifiths Eng short shifter thingy. Ta muchly Edited April 8, 2009 by skinner2k3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted April 8, 2009 The length of the two gear rods in the engine bay sets the position of the gearstick - from memory, if the longer of the two rods is too long, then it moves the gearlever back excessively. The rods are threaded so there's a degree of adjustment - I think Haynes gives some figures for how long they're suppose to be, but I've never checked how accurate that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted April 8, 2009 Remove the rods and get someone to hold the gearstick central and adjust the rods to suit, There is a Pre-set length but it's rarely right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinner2k3 3 Posted April 8, 2009 Thank you both very much. I will have a good look at them and may be contacting you Miles regarding one of your kits. Cheers again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Josh 4 Posted April 8, 2009 I will have a good look at them and may be contacting you Miles regarding one of your kits. Good advice there from Miles on adjusting them 'in situ' and you won't go far wrong with one of his kits either Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinner2k3 3 Posted April 14, 2009 Well I had a look over the weekend and it turned out that the Griffiths Eng short shift was to blame. It was no longer sitting straight on the bracket. Undid the bolts, straightened it up, tightened the bolts back up and hey presto, fixed......but for how long I dont know. Will keep an eye on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted April 14, 2009 I'd take it off as they are always doing this, I;ve removed a few with good comments on how good the gearchange is The other option is to shorten the shorter side of the arm/ball as this has trhe same effect without any issues like above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted April 14, 2009 Those GE ones are absolute toffee! Home made ones are simple and effective as Miles says. I have a few still sitting around spare too if need be Ben! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinner2k3 3 Posted April 15, 2009 It hasnt exactly filled me with confidence. I must admit when I fitted it I was suprised to see there was sod all to stop it rotating. I did fit it a couple of years ago, so it has taken a while to work its way out of line. If anything it makes a good tool to find your prefered position to then weld a permanent ball to! Cheers Baz, I dare say it will take me forever to get round to removing it Please PM me a price for one of those anyway if you dont mind. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
