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Stick Shifter Length

October 14, 200321 yr

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comment_53107

Additionally, what are the years for the A and the B tranny in the US market?

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October 14, 200321 yr

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Just looked at the one that is for sale and from what has been said here this is nothing more than a stock, unmodified stick. Here's a pic of it.

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October 14, 200321 yr

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The "B" type transmissions were used in the late 71 model year and after that....

The short shifter has a two piece mounting plate that bolts through the stock pivot on the trans case and moves it up away from the trans case by an inch.

Your pic shows a stock unmodified B type shifter....

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October 14, 200321 yr

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Originally posted by 2ManyZs

The short shifter has a two piece mounting plate that bolts through the stock pivot on the trans case and moves it up away from the trans case by an inch.

Thanks, Keith. I kinda thought that there would need to be an adapter as you describe.

Carl

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October 14, 200321 yr

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Originally posted by 2ManyZs
The "B" type transmissions were used in the late 71 model year and after that....

Ok, so then my '77 5-speed would be considered a type B and will be ok when/if I get a short shifter.

Originally posted by 2ManyZs
Your pic shows a stock unmodified B type shifter....

That's what I figured from your previous description. Bummer! I will just keep my eyes open for one.

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January 9, 200421 yr

comment_63534

Does the MSA work on the 70-71 models?

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January 9, 200421 yr

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Nope, sorry, the short shift kit only works on the B model transmissions....

There isn't much you could do to the A model due to the design of the shift lever linkage on the outside of the transmission.

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January 9, 200421 yr

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hmmmm... i wanted to replace the shaft due to fact that when i tighten the nob all the way i'll i can still spin it.... right along with the shaft.

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January 9, 200421 yr

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Sounds like the mounting nut on the bottom of the lever is either loose, or the tapered bushings the lever inserts into are shot...

You can still get the solid bushings for the A model shifter, which might help tighten up the shifting on yours. Try Chloe at MidwestZ, she probably can supply them.