When using the later rubber isolated shifter, it is a good idea to drive
a pin through the "cup" and rubber sections.
They CAN become separated at the most inopportune moment. It is a bit
difficult to replace at race speed and with the gaiter covering it up.
Don't ask me how I know...
David Littlefield
1962 MGA MkII
1974 MG Midget vintage racecar (shifter now pinned)
1951 MGTD
1961 Jaguar E-Type OTS
On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 15:25:13 -0800 Gerard <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
writes:
> Josh,
>
> All cars had metal shift can up until '69 or '70 when they
> switchover to
> the vinyl shift gaiter occured as part of the "facelift" interior.
> Either
> will fit, but the gaiter type also used a different shift lever with
> a
> rubber isolator in the shaft that looked like a "D" battery. Old
> style
> shifter should work fine though. Some move over the the gaiter style
> with 5
> speeds to allow more room, but an offset lever will work with the
> metal
> cans too.
>
> Gerard
>
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