[Spridgets] 5 speed question

72 Spridget 72spridget at gmail.com
Sat Mar 21 03:33:33 MST 2009


>I could reach the drive shaft throught the hole for the shifter can, so I
> did not need tape.  My problem was the drive shaft would not slide into 
> the
> transmission due to insufficient clearence between the u-joint and the top
> of the tunnel.  After it was in place, the u-joint was clear of the tunnel
> in it's more forward postion.  That is why it would have been better to
> install the drive shaft with the engine and transmission.  Electrical tape
> would not have solved my problem.  It is a good solution to a stock
> installation though.

It wasn't an issue with my cars whether 4-speed or 5-speed. There is a 
certain amount of variation between individuals (and these certainly are 
individuals!), but perhaps your car is experiencing the dreaded bends?
David Lieb 


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