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by tikiwagon
Sun May 19, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Corvair Lakewood 61 - NL
Replies: 554
Views: 163907

Re: Corvair Lakewood 61 - NL

If you come over for a show let me know, we were recently in Holland for the Flatlands motorama show
by tikiwagon
Fri May 17, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Corvair Lakewood 61 - NL
Replies: 554
Views: 163907

Re: Corvair Lakewood 61 - NL

Just looked at your thread, Great work I would love to see this sometime when finished
by tikiwagon
Fri May 17, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

Check that pin as they are prone to wearing a lot
by tikiwagon
Tue May 14, 2019 1:17 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

I have just turned that bracket around and the shifting is better now, Thanks for all the help
by tikiwagon
Sat May 11, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

seemed to have got over this with a lot of fiddling about with tiny adjustments on the clutch arm, going for proper test drive tomorrow to see how good it is
by tikiwagon
Wed May 08, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

this is how it was and looks right to the manual if anyone has a pic of a 64 to confirm this would be great
by tikiwagon
Tue May 07, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

Got 2nd and 4th now just need to adjust for a good shift a very hard through gears still
by tikiwagon
Sun May 05, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

Coupler and pin were replaced not that long ago Thanks
by tikiwagon
Sun May 05, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

thanks Pin and coupler were replaced not long ago
by tikiwagon
Wed May 01, 2019 10:05 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

I have adjusted to the manual but 2nd and 4th dont seem to go in gear
by tikiwagon
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:06 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

I have gone through both manuals and mine seems to be in the right position(At front) Still having problems with this though
by tikiwagon
Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

I took apart all the gear linkage and lubed it all up just wondering the correct location of the front bush support bracket as mine seems to be mounted in the front 2 holes under the shifter and in the manual the pictures make it look like to should be in the rear 2 holes But there is still paint on ...
by tikiwagon
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

I took the shift tube off yesterday and the front nylon bush is a bit stiff even though it was replaced only a couple of years ago)its not worn but i did use a spray white grease as a lube which has since gone rather dry and crusty I cleaned it all up just wondered what is the best type of lube for ...
by tikiwagon
Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

Hi thanks for the tips, Powertrain came out of car on big jack then split apart so i hope it is not bent, as mentioned all the bushings are new( i will uncouple the shifter and check it all slides nicely and the put back onto trans)
by tikiwagon
Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:30 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

Re: 4 Speed shifting problems

It will go into gear but i really have to force it in and out(Especially first)
by tikiwagon
Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:47 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 4 Speed shifting problems
Replies: 33
Views: 6229

4 Speed shifting problems

Hi I recently replaced my rebuilt 110hp engine and 4 speed back into the car, but am now having shift problems(1st gear is worst but all are tough going) I replaced all the shift bushings not that long ago and also the clutch cable so im sure these are okay, It worked okay before the motor came out ...

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