Shifter/rods for 833OD into 69 RR w 440
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10/27/08 09:39 AM
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I bought a set of repop 69 RR shift rods (BEA) and these will not work, one rod is way to short. I made sure they aren't mixed up too. What set of rods should I be using when installing a hurst, pistol grip slip in style mechanism, shifter on a 833OD trans behind a 440. Is there a particular shift mechanism I should be using, or not be using?
And yes, I know these trans are weak, but I have 3 laying around and figured if one breaks I'll throw a new in while I'm saving $ for a Passon o/d.
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Re: Shifter/rods for 833OD into 69 RR w 440
[Re: dgc333]
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10/27/08 04:51 PM
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Can't see why there would be a difference between the shifter rod length between the A833 and A833OD. I use non OD A-body rods on a OD tranny with no issues.
If worest comes to worset cut the short rod and slip a piece of tubing over the ends to make up the needed length and weld it back together.
The 3/4 rod is DIFFERENT on an an A body , if there was not a difference in length the factory would not have spent a penny to make a rod that is BENT DIFFERENTLY because the lever is pointing down instead of up .
You MIGHT be able to use a std 833 rod on an OD box but I know you can not use the OD 3-4 rod in a non OD position , I tried it when I broke the threaded end of my 3-4 rod , at least not without modifying something ...
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Re: Shifter/rods for 833OD into 69 RR w 440
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10/27/08 07:26 PM
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The 3/4 rod is DIFFERENT on an an A body , if there was not a difference in length the factory would not have spent a penny to make a rod that is BENT DIFFERENTLY because the lever is pointing down instead of up .
It is bent differently to provide clearance to the cross member. The standard A-body 3/4 rod comes very close to the cross member but it does not touch and the length was fine.
I recently purchased a new Hurst Indy shifter for A-bodies that came with rods. The 1/2 and 3/4 rods in this kit had perfectly straight rods and they fit just fine too.
Can't imagine swinging an arc between the shifter lever and the up and down positions for the 3/4 lever is going to show a length variation more than a couple 1/8 of an inch which would easily be taken up with the adjustment.
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Re: Shifter/rods for 833OD into 69 RR w 440
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10/28/08 09:01 AM
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The 3/4 rod is DIFFERENT on an an A body , if there was not a difference in length the factory would not have spent a penny to make a rod that is BENT DIFFERENTLY because the lever is pointing down instead of up .
It is bent differently to provide clearance to the cross member. The standard A-body 3/4 rod comes very close to the cross member but it does not touch and the length was fine.
I recently purchased a new Hurst Indy shifter for A-bodies that came with rods. The 1/2 and 3/4 rods in this kit had perfectly straight rods and they fit just fine too.
Can't imagine swinging an arc between the shifter lever and the up and down positions for the 3/4 lever is going to show a length variation more than a couple 1/8 of an inch which would easily be taken up with the adjustment.
Dave , I don't know what to say other than it wouldn't fit when I tried to put it on my trans.
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Re: Shifter/rods for 833OD into 69 RR w 440
[Re: Luvcars69]
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10/28/08 10:03 AM
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You may want to give Jamie Passon a call. I think he can help you out.
who , ME or the OP ??? I already got a repop rod, from Jamie or Brewer can't remember, to replace my broken one .
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