MT75 with Spyder gear linkage anti sizzle upgrade
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:30 pm
Dear Fellow MT75 gearbox users with Spyder linkage.
I have recently had an upgrade to my Spyder MT75 gear linkage to reduce the annoying rattling that sometimes occurs in gear and especially in 5th when cruising.
This consists of a number of poly bushes and isolation washers to prevent metal to metal contact between the bolts that connect the linkage to the gearbox and also replacement parts that would normally be metal between the selector and the gear lever. Where the gear lever bolts to the selector is also isolated with a nylon insert.
The kit of parts needed for the upgrade can be obtained from Spyder, but you will need to ream/drill some of the existing parts to fit the poly bushes and isolating washers, I'm told that ideally a pillar drill will be needed to modify the parts to accept the poly bushes.
Here is a picture of a standard Spyder linkage in situ.
And here is a picture detailing the poly bushes and tube washers etc detailing where they fit to the assembly
The cost for the parts including VAT and postage to the UK is approximately ?100, it would be best to contact Spyder directly for postage elsewhere in the world http://www.spydercars.co.uk
My bill for fitting was 3 hours labour @ ?48 hour + VAT
I'm really pleased with the result, no more rattle or sizzle and the cabin of my +2 is an even nicer place to be than before.
Please note, I was told this upgrade is only properly effective if you have a wooden gear knob (round or pear shape) metal gear knobs are a total pain and amplify any noise as well as adding to the problem by adding extra weight to the gear lever shaft, you have been warned.....
I have recently had an upgrade to my Spyder MT75 gear linkage to reduce the annoying rattling that sometimes occurs in gear and especially in 5th when cruising.
This consists of a number of poly bushes and isolation washers to prevent metal to metal contact between the bolts that connect the linkage to the gearbox and also replacement parts that would normally be metal between the selector and the gear lever. Where the gear lever bolts to the selector is also isolated with a nylon insert.
The kit of parts needed for the upgrade can be obtained from Spyder, but you will need to ream/drill some of the existing parts to fit the poly bushes and isolating washers, I'm told that ideally a pillar drill will be needed to modify the parts to accept the poly bushes.
Here is a picture of a standard Spyder linkage in situ.
And here is a picture detailing the poly bushes and tube washers etc detailing where they fit to the assembly
The cost for the parts including VAT and postage to the UK is approximately ?100, it would be best to contact Spyder directly for postage elsewhere in the world http://www.spydercars.co.uk
My bill for fitting was 3 hours labour @ ?48 hour + VAT
I'm really pleased with the result, no more rattle or sizzle and the cabin of my +2 is an even nicer place to be than before.
Please note, I was told this upgrade is only properly effective if you have a wooden gear knob (round or pear shape) metal gear knobs are a total pain and amplify any noise as well as adding to the problem by adding extra weight to the gear lever shaft, you have been warned.....