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4 speed linkage

Posted: 2/18/07 12:46pm Message 1 of 6
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
I can't say that I am really disappionted with the shift linkage in my 81 as it doesn't show any signs of wearing but being a manual shift kinda guy I have always lusted after the advantages of a Hurst comp. plus so I got one. Haven't installed it yet. Professional sources tell me that I didn't need the linkage rods as long  as mine weren't worn out, so I didn't buy any.Don't want the car to be down for too long ( this is California baby !)so I hoped to tap the forum for thier experiences to be sure I'll have all I need before I open it up. Sooooooo, anyone have info to the contrary?I'm all ears gang.


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4 speed linkage

Posted: 2/18/07 2:47pm Message 2 of 6
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Vette(s): 71 Coupe Black on Black
Better off getting the linkages for the Hurst shifter.  They are slightly different and have better adjustment.  No matter how "unworn" you think your 26 year old linkages are, they will have play and wear in them.  Why not do the job properly and get the full advantages of your new shifter.
 
I have one and just need the mounting plate to fit it (the one I currently have is off a Saginaw box).



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Posted: 2/18/07 4:16pm Message 3 of 6
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
I kinda agree wid Chips...the Hurst linkage will work better than the stock linkage, and you'll have less problems trying to get it connected, and adjusted. The factory linkages can be a pita to get hooked up on the CP shifters.
Below is some shots of a Muncie w/Hurst shifter, and Hurst linkages.
Make sure you get the mounting plate for the trans with the shifter...gotta have it!

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4 speed linkage

Posted: 2/19/07 9:54am Message 4 of 6
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Excellent gentlemen !Now that's the kinda info I was looking for. I trust a fellow vette owners opinion above all. I'll take your advise. You saved me a lot of grief, because I'm sure I would not have been satisfied with the results. Thanks again guys.           jimmy b.


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Posted: 2/19/07 10:56am Message 5 of 6
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
Woohoo, I'm famous now, too! Those are pics of my tranz after Joel rebuilt itStar. He did an excellent job.Wink


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Posted: 2/19/07 2:55pm Message 6 of 6
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Looks like we'll have big heads everywhere, just don't tell my wife.


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