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Type 9 gear lever
JeffJeffers - 18/8/10 at 12:24 PM

I'm having problems getting my engine and gearbox to fit my chassis.
On the type 9 gear lever there is a black bush half way down, what is it for and do I need it? Also would it matter if I bent the gear lever to some new angles?

Bluemoon - 18/8/10 at 12:31 PM

Bush stops vibrations. I think you could remove it. Yes you can bend the lever (common to do in the indy)

Humbug - 18/8/10 at 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by JeffJeffers
I'm having problems getting my engine and gearbox to fit my chassis.
On the type 9 gear lever there is a black bush half way down, what is it for and do I need it? Also would it matter if I bent the gear lever to some new angles?


Yes, you can remove it, but the rubber isolates the top and base of the gear lever, so you will be left with a short stump. I did this, then made a replacement lever using some steel tubing slipped over the stump, then filled it with a piece of threaded bar for strength, the whole lot fixed with Araldite Steel. It give me a lever about 5" long. I didn't need to bend my lever as it clears the dash anyway, but there's no reason why you shouldn't do it.

Re vibration: I haven't found any problem at all with my non-bushed lever.

David Jenkins - 18/8/10 at 02:13 PM

I shortened mine by removing the bump and fitting the gearknob in its place - and found the lever too short!

I extended the stick a couple of inches with a sleeve and then found I had enough leverage for an easy shift.

The moral is - don't cut it too short!

JeffJeffers - 18/8/10 at 10:32 PM

Thanks for the advise.
I'll see if I can decide the best way to fit it.