On Wed, 13 Jan 1999, Frank Clarici wrote:
> Paul Dolloff wrote:
> However, there is some
> > question as to whether or not the metal gear shift lever cover is
> > going to fit. Hey guys, did you get this cover to fit?
> >
>
> Paul
>
> I am using the original metal shifter cover.
> I heated up the Datsun shifter with a propane torch, bent it a bit here
> and there, and it fits the metal shift boot. I am using an MGB accordian
> type rubber shifter thingy because the throw of the Datsun gear shift
> made the original Sprite rubber thingy pop out when in first. The MGB
> thingy works fine and fits perfect.
>
> Frank
I tried this too, but couldn't get it to work. What I would ultimately
like to do is cut down the metal cover and weld the flange back on, so
that it looks like original, just lower. This would allow the use of the
original Sprite rubber grommet.
I now just use the shift boot and metal hold down ring from a later Midget
1500.
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