Gear stick

[SeriesLandy]

I couldn't get my engine any further back and I've found my gear stick hits the tunnel tube just in front when in 1st ect

Is it worth moving the gearstick back with a remote gearlever, does it give a better and more comfortable position?
Or should I chop the tunnel tube out and weld a new one in?

Cheers guys.

[twinturbo]

mine.. type 9 + cvh , leaver behind bar.

TT

[robo]

Steve is this and the trouble you had with the steering shaft alignment all related to the same problem? The engine and box may be a tad to far forward .

Bob

[SeriesLandy]

It possibly could be the problem but I can't get the engine any further back, I've got about 3/16in clearance between the clutch arm plastic cover and the chassis rails.

I've got the gearbox mounted as per the book

I've now made a new engine mount to get past the steering column problem.

[HandyAndy]

I don,t understand why this problem has occured

But how about removing the tube in front of the gearstick ( TT5 ) & reposition it an inch or two further forward so that its between TT9 & TT11 tho I appreciate it means cutting some new steel, If you did this I would also suggest putting an extra piece of steel behind the gearstick between the 2 TT7,s to ensure the strength of the tranny tunnel is maintained.

As said ....not sure why this problem has occured but if you can,t get the engine any further back then I,d do the above suggestion.

cheers
andy

[ozzy1]

I would go with the remote gearlever option,this will move it back 125mm and solve the prob easily.

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