Cactus

Part # 964.424.020.35

CWay27

You can make your own for a lot less. Cut the knuckle on your stock rod and weld a universal joint that you can get from pegasus. Do a search on RS shift rod or RS shifter and some of us have done it and posted pictures.

Bill Verburg

Or you could buy the Wevo coupler that bolts on and does the same thing

Cactus

Which setup do you have Bill? I have a Weltmeister short shift as well that I am installing.

Cactus

More info please. Lengths, part number for the universal joint, etc.

CWay27

If I remember correctly, the joint part number from pegasus is #1494-.62

MarkD

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro...p?Product=1494

but previous post I found says the bore is 3/4 ? (pn 1494-.75)
Don't make me pull that cover off again... is it 5/8 or 3/4?

I think I am going this route too Mr. Cactus. I cannot see a reason not to.
I stiffened the rubber up in mine using a single piece of steel (similar to the washer solution) but based on comparison tests I think the RS-style joint is smoother.

Cactus

Let me know how you do it...I'll need some guidance on this one. Do I get this done at a machine shop? I am taking the front piece in tomorrow to a machine shop that does work for our company to have the welds/ball cup removed for the Weltmeister front rod.

MarkD

You'd just need the OA length of the original rod... then cut and weld the joint in place of the old/mushy parts.
Looks like we need to drill a hole for the set bolt that holds the rod to the trans.
Also looks like you'd want to weld a washer in the joint to hold the dust boot in place? I need to do some more research I think.

I plan on ordering the joint as soon as I get the shift rod diameter... I'll get it if I have time tomorrow, unless someone here already has it.

Cactus

Maybe I'll just send mine to you after you do yours instead of a machine shop. I take it you and FisterDizzler will be working on this.....

MarkD

I'm not sure Darin knows it yet but.. yeah..

MarkD

UPDATE:
shift shaft is very close to 5/8" (.625)
A 3/4 joint might work but would be a bit loose.

Ordering 1494-.62 from Pegasus.

AOW162435

NoodleBoy,
Just buy nsullysizzler's spare shift rod and modify that.


Andreas

Garth S

Being curious, just measured the shifter rod at 16.0mm (0.630") .... allowing for the -18C garage temp, I calculate that 6.75 rotations of 230 grit emery cloth inside the 5/8" (0.625") universal coupler will give a snug fit .

That's a nice coupler - may persue this too: did you notice the $100 sealed 'helicopter' mil spec coupler in that same link? Go for the best ...

Cactus

I'll wait to see what Mark says.