On a related note - is there a full-manual valve body available for the AOD
tranny? I know that's problematic because it uses the same shift pattern
as the old 3-speed, so you've got 2-3 together in the same shifter
position. Is there a manual valve body that fixes this? I have serious
doubt, but if so, maybe the T-5 isn't necessary...
--
Phil Martin pmartin@isgtec.com
"I was bitten by a boar,
I was gouged and I was gored"
-----Original Message-----
From: Olson, Scott [SMTP:scottolson@cascon.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 1:37 PM
To: Bricklin (E-mail)
Subject: Question regarding Shifter
Thanks to everyone who helped me with my Air doors question. Looks like
I will first try to fix the current system (remount the compressor where
it should be). I'll let everyone know how it goes.
My next question. Has anyone ever replaced the cheezy shifter for the
'74 automatics with a Hurst or Dayton or B&M etc.? The plastic one is
too easy to shift into the wrong gear (when racing around) without a
positive mechanical lockout system. Plus it adds to the vending machine
appearance of the interior of the car. I was curious if anyone had
sucess or failure in finding/installing a decent replacement.
Plus I love the look of the Hurst with all the levers and stuff on it.
The performance of my car (which I am not ashamed of at all) screams for
a more impressive shift mechanism.
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