Wednesday, January 04, 2006

SHORTEN GEARSHIFT SHAFT


See figure 2. From a point approximately two inches forward of the setscrew hole, scribe a line on the gear shift shaft tubing. Make this mark directly on centerline; forward at least 18 inches.


This line is critical, use a metal scribe so it will be legible.

Using the 14 ¾ inch measuring stick, used to mark the belly pan, mark 14 ¾ inches to be cut within the distance of the 18 inch scribed line.

Cut with a hacksaw so the cuts will be smooth and remove 14 ¾ inches.

Lay the gearshift shaft in a piece of angle iron with the scribe lines perfectly aligned and clamp the shaft to the angle iron. This will insure a straight joint when you weld the parts together.

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