simonray Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 I'm in the throws of converting a '93 LA chassis from 4 speed to 5. Bruce Robinson at Arch reckons that the mounting for the dummy gearstick in the tunnel needs to be removed as it fouls the new box. The last time I saw an article about this procedure (David Mirylees in LF almost 10 years ago!) there was no mention of having to saw it off. Anybody that's done this conversion know the answer? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Simon, Yes the dummy gear lever mounting does need to come out as it will foul the 5 speed box but it is easy to saw off and clean up the area with a file or small angle grinder. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Ray Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi Simon Thread posted by Excess Baggage on 14th May 2001 titled 'Fitting 5 speed box' Ade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Does anybody have a copy of the David Mirylees article from Low Flying? Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonray Posted November 21, 2002 Author Share Posted November 21, 2002 Brent I've got the original magazine. I can scan it in if you like. Is it just a matter of cutting the top of the dummy gearstick mount off i.e. parallel with the sides of the tunnel? Any other tips regarding the conversion? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Simon, just to confuse things further, I had my 1982 chassis converted to take the 5 speed gearbox, the mounting for the original remote 4 speed shift remained in place, and the remote mechanism has been shortened, there is about 6mm clearance from the back of the gearbox to the shift mounting bridge, I also needed to cut a section of the gearbox casting mounting point, to lower the box in the tunnel and give clearance of the bottom of the gear stick and the forward propshaft U.J., I have some photos of the installed shift and could scan to you if your interested, maybe the chassis changed more radically between yours and mine, but it's all interesting stuff, regards Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Nigel, Is yours a short cockpit? I think there were some differences because of this. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Simon, You have mail. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 Brent, your right it's a short cockpit, to suit my short stature, it's was the only chassis available in January 1982, what difference is there between Simon's and mine?. When was the "universal" chassis brought out?, so many questions, so little time. regards Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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