Home-built short shift kit
12-15-2010, 06:15 PM
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Mike C.- 60645K131 - Small Heim Qty-2, 60645K361 - Large Heim Qty-1
The large joint has to be filled, machined and tapped to make it work. That's what I believe the other guys were doing too. Otherwise a custom joint has to be built and that just negates keeping the price down.
As for the rest of you. I promise to give a report of the outcome on this thread. We can go from there.
Any and all suggested improvements are welcome!
The large joint has to be filled, machined and tapped to make it work. That's what I believe the other guys were doing too. Otherwise a custom joint has to be built and that just negates keeping the price down.
As for the rest of you. I promise to give a report of the outcome on this thread. We can go from there.
Any and all suggested improvements are welcome!
12-20-2010, 06:53 PM
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UPDATE: Finished the clutch job today. Put about 100 miles on it. The shifter is nice and crisp! I still have it set at stock throw. I have Christmas stuff to do. The little woman says no more Porsche until I play Christmas for a while. I'll update after the new year.
01-20-2011, 07:29 AM
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Very nice built 
I´m also thinking of building my own short shift or if i should try the cheap ebay kit.
I know the cheap ebay kit had broken for some but maybe i can reinforce it before installed.
It would save me alot of time
A question
Is it any difference using a large male rod end(some call it uniball i think) instead of a female
It should also fit i think, maybe easier then grind and tap the female?
I´m also thinking of building my own short shift or if i should try the cheap ebay kit.
I know the cheap ebay kit had broken for some but maybe i can reinforce it before installed.
It would save me alot of time
A question
Is it any difference using a large male rod end(some call it uniball i think) instead of a female
It should also fit i think, maybe easier then grind and tap the female?
01-20-2011, 07:53 AM
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Thank you. I'm at around 1,000 miles on it and all is well. No loosening or adjustment needed thus far. If you like building things go for it. It was not hard, but was more time consuming than I intially expected. It would be nearly impossible to build unless you have a transaxle out of a car to test fit on. Well, I take that back, but be prepared to put it on and take it off a dozen times to fine tune your machine work.
To be honest I never considered the male rod-end. I just went by pictures and all the others had it. Hmmm, It might be worth considering.
To be honest I never considered the male rod-end. I just went by pictures and all the others had it. Hmmm, It might be worth considering.
01-20-2011, 03:54 PM
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Thank you. I'm at around 1,000 miles on it and all is well. No loosening or adjustment needed thus far. If you like building things go for it. It was not hard, but was more time consuming than I intially expected. It would be nearly impossible to build unless you have a transaxle out of a car to test fit on. Well, I take that back, but be prepared to put it on and take it off a dozen times to fine tune your machine work.
To be honest I never considered the male rod-end. I just went by pictures and all the others had it. Hmmm, It might be worth considering.
To be honest I never considered the male rod-end. I just went by pictures and all the others had it. Hmmm, It might be worth considering.
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01-21-2011, 08:22 AM
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No Michael, I haven't. I put about a thousand miles on it. Went on one decent shake-down trip (500 miles) with it and when I got home business went through the roof. That was about three weeks ago. In a week or so she going up on jack stands for the re-torque and touch-up. I'll switch to 30% then and have another go.
I'll post progress!
I'll post progress!
01-21-2011, 09:48 AM
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No Michael, I haven't. I put about a thousand miles on it. Went on one decent shake-down trip (500 miles) with it and when I got home business went through the roof. That was about three weeks ago. In a week or so she going up on jack stands for the re-torque and touch-up. I'll switch to 30% then and have another go.
I'll post progress!
I'll post progress!
But while I wait I think I am going to go ahead and order the fittings. I have an extra tranny in my parts car I can drop out and use for test fittings. Great job!
michael
01-21-2011, 12:00 PM
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Placed an order with Mc-Carr. Decided to try a male threaded large rod end.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/1173/=aorhlm
Will probable try this out after March when I return from Barber.
michael
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/1173/=aorhlm
Will probable try this out after March when I return from Barber.
michael
01-21-2011, 03:51 PM
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Those type of short shifters are actually very easy to build. Rod ends (Heim joints) are widely available, ( Lowe's, Orchard Supply Hardware....) I've had one for at least 6 years on mine, not teflon lined and has never been a problem. Locktight (maybe even safety wired) on all threaded parts is highly advised
01-21-2011, 03:57 PM
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nice, shortshift
I am going to do something on the other side of shift rod. I have never seen any 944 with tight link to shifter handle, so I am going to do something on that, probably cut it off and mount a real bearing with bolt and nut.
I am going to do something on the other side of shift rod. I have never seen any 944 with tight link to shifter handle, so I am going to do something on that, probably cut it off and mount a real bearing with bolt and nut.
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No Michael, I haven't. I put about a thousand miles on it. Went on one decent shake-down trip (500 miles) with it and when I got home business went through the roof. That was about three weeks ago. In a week or so she going up on jack stands for the re-torque and touch-up. I'll switch to 30% then and have another go.
I'll post progress!
I'll post progress!
Gonna work on this starting this weekend I hope. Did you ever get a chance to try the 30% setting? Additional thoughts onthe construction?
michael
