[Healeys] BJ8 Center Console replacement

[Roger Grace]

Thank you.
Yes that is the culprit.
It obviously is a problem and the carpet pile and sound insulation does not
help either.
Will just get on without it !
rg

On Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 10:00 PM Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think I understand your question now.  You have to remove the bracket
> completely, and re-install it after the console is in place on top of the
> tunnel.  That's why I don't use it.
>
> On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 1:52 PM Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Roger -
>>
>> Not sure what you are trying to describe, but honestly that lower bracket
>> is totally unnecessary (do you mean this one?
>> https://mossmotors.com/805-436-plate-console-to-gearbox-cover).
>>
>> I leave it off to make removing the console and tunnel much easier, they
>> have to come out from time to time.  Dash and everything is very solid
>> without this in place.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 12:27 PM Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I recently had the transmission tunnel off my car.
>>> No problems removing the console and tunnel.
>>> Now struggling (many hours so far) to get the console fitted again.
>>> In particular to get the slotted bracket on top of the tunnel to line up
>>> with the 2 lower screws on the console. Over 3/4in difference in height.
>>> Looks like it should go in at an angle, but the heater box is in the way
>>> and reluctant to use too much force.
>>> Does the heater box really have to be completely  moved out of the way ?
>>> Any ideas or techniques appreciated.
>>> Tkx
>>> rg
>>>
>>>
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