3 speed Hurst shifter conversion
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3 speed Hurst shifter conversion
Today I finished a job that the previous owner attempted to start, as I installed a 3 speed Hurst Indy pick-up truck shifter (501 0016). The PO left me a hole in the floor, and a stripped bolt on the trans. Fortunately the Hurst shift kit came with everything I needed (as advertised) to connect the new shifter and linkage.
It went as easily as it possibly could have (great directions). I had to make one minor modification (drill out an extra 1/8 off of the inner hole on the brace bar of the mounting bracket) in order to get the hole to line up properly. Also I had to fiddle with the linkage a little bit to get appropriate clearance. The linkage connection as shown in the instructions was too tight.
If you have to do the swap, I recommend this kit. It's around 200 bucks from Atlantic speed warehouse.
Now, off to replace that stripped bolt....
It went as easily as it possibly could have (great directions). I had to make one minor modification (drill out an extra 1/8 off of the inner hole on the brace bar of the mounting bracket) in order to get the hole to line up properly. Also I had to fiddle with the linkage a little bit to get appropriate clearance. The linkage connection as shown in the instructions was too tight.
If you have to do the swap, I recommend this kit. It's around 200 bucks from Atlantic speed warehouse.
Now, off to replace that stripped bolt....
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There was a diagram in the instructions that was awful close. I just had to move each rod one notch over on the plates. I upload in photobucket.com (all pic sizes 650px x 650px or smaller) and copy and paste the IMG code into the message box.
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I was thinking about going with this same floor conversion also. Im glad u did it and posted pictures. The only thing i was wondering is how tall the shifter is. Its kind of hard to tell by your last picture. Is there anyway u can take an away side shot picture of the shifter inside of ur cab? I just wanna see how high it sits. also can the shifter handle be flipped around or does it hit the seat?
Thanks in advanced..... Chris
Thanks in advanced..... Chris
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Sorry for the late reply. Work and Yard work had me strung out the last few days. Thanks for the picture. I think that this is exactly what im looking for. Even though were a lil ways apart on years (mine's a 76) your guide was very helpful. I just ordered mine from Summit Racing yesterday after seeing your last picture u posted. I just wanted to make sure they wernt too short and was sit right..
One again thanks a lot bud.. Chirs
One again thanks a lot bud.. Chirs
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Not to be noisy but whats the stuff that you have covering your trans hump with. I think I have a roll of that it in my shed I bought from Home Depot a few years back. Never thought of using it as a cheap DynaMat. Ill bet it works great!
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