Shifter tube
Shifter tube
I am starting the reworking of my 66 Corsa stating from the bottom up. The front suspension has been remove, the bushing and ball joint removed and it currently is at the blaster for cleaning and prime. Now I am moving towards the back and got stumped at the tunnel exit. The gas linkage and shifter were not anywhere close to the center of their exit holes? The gas pedal rod was on the wrong side of the swivel ( attached to transmission ) so putting that on the correct side will correct that. The shifter rod is a different story. It is laying on the steel mounting brace from the tunnel seal? Could the tube be bent??? Do I remove and just straighten it?? Thanks for your input.
Ed ( my65 )
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
Re: Shifter tube
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Ed ( my65 )
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
Re: Shifter tube
I did my shifter at the end of December - here are some pictures as I went through the removal and install: viewtopic.php?p=122034#p122034
I think your support rod may have come loose (or been installed like that?) allowing the tube to be too low. Maybe also check engine and trans mounts to make sure they haven't sagged and pulled it down? I suspect when you take it apart you will be able to rotate the support rod and get everything where it needs to be.
I think your support rod may have come loose (or been installed like that?) allowing the tube to be too low. Maybe also check engine and trans mounts to make sure they haven't sagged and pulled it down? I suspect when you take it apart you will be able to rotate the support rod and get everything where it needs to be.
John
1966 Corsa Convertible
1966 Corsa Convertible
Re: Shifter tube
Thanks for your reply and the link to your Corsa’s repairs. I will continue to dismantle
the power train and will check out the transmission mounts and shifter rod when they are out of the car.
My65 Monza looks similar in color to your Corsa
the power train and will check out the transmission mounts and shifter rod when they are out of the car.
My65 Monza looks similar in color to your Corsa
Ed ( my65 )
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
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Re: Shifter tube
The shift tube should be disconnected from the trans crossmember before removing the engine as should the clutch and throttle linkages, fuel line between main body and engine and a number of other things. not disconnecting all these things and then lowering the rear of the powertrain for engine removal without taking these things loose can result in bent parts. Your shift tube may or may not be bent. You say the engine is out of the car? What is holding the transaxle up? I would not pass judgement on the shift tube until I tinstalled it to a properly installed powertrain including good transmission and engine mounts. See how it sits then.
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Re: Shifter tube
Engine is still in the body. I will start taking it out in the next few weeks. I will inspect transmission and motor mount after power train in on my work table. I know something is worn out or miss aligned due to the shifting tube almost hanging below the tunnel. Thanks for you input
Ed ( my65 )
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
65 Monza Convertible
110 HP 4 Speed
63 Monza Coupe
140 HP 4 Speed
66 Corsa Coupe
140hp 4 speed
Porter, Texas
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Re: Shifter tube
I somehow misread or confused this with a different post. Yeah if it is that low with the powertrain complete something is bent or hanging loose.my65 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:57 pm Engine is still in the body. I will start taking it out in the next few weeks. I will inspect transmission and motor mount after power train in on my work table. I know something is worn out or miss aligned due to the shifting tube almost hanging below the tunnel. Thanks for you input
Corvair guy since 1982. I have personally restored at least 20 Vairs, many of them restored ground up.
Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars.
https://www.facebook.com/tedsautorestoration/
Located in Snellville, Georgia
Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars.
https://www.facebook.com/tedsautorestoration/
Located in Snellville, Georgia