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RE: Shift Coupler - Barry - 08-09-2024
The cases are the worst part.
The “collar” is usually a press fit.
A couple of spot / tack welds will fix it, but reuse of an OG case is the way to go
RE: Shift Coupler - Barry - 08-09-2024
(08-09-2024, 08:45 AM)Oldman Wrote: Or there's this one from Victoria ... different bushing system and Australian made:
https://www.vwperformance.com.au/product/Gearshifter-Coupling-Heavy-Duty-Aluminium-1968-on
OK - just saw this.
This is what I would get.
Yes people are going to say the “rigid construction” will transmit vibration (what they say about the rhino) but seriously, would you notice it?
I had the rhino and a Berg semi solid gearbox mount in my beetle and it was fine.
This one certainly does away with any chance of the collar spinning on the cradle
RE: Shift Coupler - Oldman - 08-09-2024
Agree Barry....you might feel it if your hand is glued to the gearstick but otherwise ?
Nyeah....
RE: Shift Coupler - Mark D - 08-09-2024
Hi all, back from the shed. Thanks for all the suggestions. I do really like the looks of that billet coupling, but I want to get the shift rod back in this weekend.....so I thought I'd challenge myself and try to fab a pair of bushes. They actually turned out quite good...no play at all now
I suppose the real test will be when I get it on the road
Mark
RE: Shift Coupler - Oldman - 08-09-2024
It’s the usual story,
“If you want a job done well, do it yourself….”
Nice work.
