Gearstick types ?

PostPost by: Concrete-crusher » Sat Oct 21, 2017 4:16 pm

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Hi , I think my gearbox has an early type gearstick , which differs from that shown in the manual , does anyone know if this type will simply fit into a box that currently has the later type.

I'm thinking of buying a second gearbox as mine has a whine and it's possibly cheaper than a rebuild.

Thanks for any advice

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PostPost by: nigelrbfurness » Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:55 pm

Yes it will fit. The later type has a two-part lever joined by a rubber bush to prevent noise being transmitted into the gear lever from the box. The solid lever gives a better feel to the change, in my opinion.

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PostPost by: prezoom » Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:58 pm

I have to agree. The difference in shifting between my S2, with a solid stick, vs my Plus2 with cushion, is significant. On my list is to construct a new solid shift lever for the Plus2. Can always change back if I do not like the change.
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PostPost by: Grizzly » Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:13 pm

In my opinion the +2 gear selector is the better of the two bushed types, i'm sick of my 2 seater gear selector as i have already snapped one lower section and what i consider 'tight' still loosens if i'm slightly aggressive selecting gears plus i have a Sue Miller bush fitted and it feels too soft and vague.

So for me i'll end up with one of these https://www.tonythompsonracing.co.uk/pa ... el-billet/ only reason i've not pulled the trigger already is i was hoping for a chrome version to save messing about and i was a little worried about it rattling.
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PostPost by: miked » Wed Oct 25, 2017 1:48 pm

I prefer solid sticks, they do sizzle at some resonant frequency though, but nice and positive.

You can mod old Anglia or Cortina sticks for the cost of some patience, heat and use of a lathe.

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PostPost by: Grizzly » Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:04 pm

Small world....... I was just watching a Harry's garage and he seem to like the solid selector too :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIqyIO8NWYc (2.37 if you don't want to watch it all)

Looks like a Tony Thompson even though he says he had it done at Paul matty.
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PostPost by: miked » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:00 pm

Just watched it. Totally agree, what a gearbox.
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PostPost by: 2cams70 » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:58 am

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miked wrote:I prefer solid sticks, they do sizzle at some resonant frequency though, but nice and positive.

You can mod old Anglia or Cortina sticks for the cost of some patience, heat and use of a lathe.

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On a twin can Escort the gear lever is solid but where it locates in the selector lever there's a nylon bush (which often breaks and disappears into the inards or the box). Never had a problem with sizzle if this bush is in place. Keeps the shift tight too. Becomes a bit sloppy if it's missing.
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PostPost by: Grizzly » Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:46 am

I believe the Remote type gear lever is different to the Elan (doesn't it have a ball on the end of the lever and a Plastic cup it sits in the selector??)
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PostPost by: miked » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:31 pm

Yes, plus more levers to move to the tail area. Elans and Anglia and early Cortina is straight in the box with metal half ball. Also end of mech has a flat. Remote integral has that nylon bit and end of lever has a ball end.
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PostPost by: ElanDNA » Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:42 pm

2cams70 wrote:
On a twin can Escort the gear lever is solid but where it locates in the selector lever there's a nylon bush (which often breaks and disappears into the inards or the box). Never had a problem with sizzle if this bush is in place. Keeps the shift tight too. Becomes a bit sloppy if it's missing.


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PostPost by: miked » Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:24 pm

Not seen that before. You live and learn. I thought you were talking about a remote integral. Is it still available. I always thought an Escort lever was further back with remote integral.
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PostPost by: Grizzly » Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:37 pm

Interesting...... i thought you meant this from the remote type box.
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Are they available to buy?? not sure i had one in mine when it was reassembled.
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PostPost by: miked » Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:58 pm

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I had a look in my box of gearbox bits and found the little nylon device that I thought was a washer. When cleaned a little it is the nylon device shown with the red arrow. Has a little spigot to locate in the metal cup and prevent metal to metal contact
I will be fitting it to see how it behaves. Mike :D
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PostPost by: Grizzly » Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:49 pm

I have been enquiring about the washer and best i can come up with is this http://www.kelsport.net/parts/product_d ... ctionID=27 might get one and see if it makes any difference.
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