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I have modified the reverse mechanism for use with my remote gearchange. Not my idea - I copied it from someone else that had already done it.
It involves fitting a spring to the reverse lockout plate so it can be pushed to one side instead of having to lift the gearstick to clear it. Seems to work! But only time will tell how good it is in practice.
gearbox_mod3 by Robin Martin, on Flickr
gearbox_mod2 by Robin Martin, on Flickr
And I have pretty much completed the transmission tunnel and floors now. The floors are bonded in using Sikaflex 522 for strength and waterproofing. Should easily outlive me!
And I trial fitted one of the seats. Err - it didn't fit - too wide. But a bit of attention with some ratchet staps has sorted that. And there is plenty of room between the seat base and the larger than normal steering wheel that I plan to use. My extra depth doors should allow relatively easy entry and exit - I hope...
seat_trial_fit by Robin Martin, on Flickr
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Originally posted by martinclan56 View PostI have modified the reverse mechanism for use with my remote gearchange. Not my idea - I copied it from someone else that had already done it.
It involves fitting a spring to the reverse lockout plate so it can be pushed to one side instead of having to lift the gearstick to clear it. Seems to work! But only time will tell how good it is in practice.
gearbox_mod3 by Robin Martin, on Flickr
gearbox_mod2 by Robin Martin, on Flickr
And I have pretty much completed the transmission tunnel and floors now. The floors are bonded in using Sikaflex 522 for strength and waterproofing. Should easily outlive me!
And I trial fitted one of the seats. Err - it didn't fit - too wide. But a bit of attention with some ratchet staps has sorted that. And there is plenty of room between the seat base and the larger than normal steering wheel that I plan to use. My extra depth doors should allow relatively easy entry and exit - I hope...
seat_trial_fit by Robin Martin, on Flickr
Yep that was my idea and I can confirm that after 3 years it is still working fine.
Well done, I really am enjoying your blog.
Regards
Adrian
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Thanks Adrian. A combination of poor memory and too much internet searching meant I had forgotten where the original idea came from.
I made the "device" from a short length of 1/4" silver steel, threaded at one end and a boss (from ebay) on the other. Fairly easy to do with just hand tools. The spring in the pictures is a bit too strong so have ordered some weaker ones from ebay. They take 3 weeks to arrive though as they come straight from China!
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Originally posted by martinclan56 View PostThanks Adrian. A combination of poor memory and too much internet searching meant I had forgotten where the original idea came from.
I made the "device" from a short length of 1/4" silver steel, threaded at one end and a boss (from ebay) on the other. Fairly easy to do with just hand tools. The spring in the pictures is a bit too strong so have ordered some weaker ones from ebay. They take 3 weeks to arrive though as they come straight from China!
Keep up the log, really enjoying it
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Originally posted by listerjp2 View Post
Hi Andy, what grease did you use on your steering rack and how did you get in the rack.
AdrianMk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986
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