[DeTomaso] In Asa Jay's Garage today, ZF and e-brake work.

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/1/08 20 05 53, asajay at asajay.com writes:


> Next I replaced the shifter shaft trunnion on the drivers side.  With
> all the rear suspension out, it was a breeze.  The old one did not
> appear to have been installed in-line with the shaft.  This caused
> uneven wear and tore the rubber prematurely.  I got the new one lubed
> and installed, and it all looks good now.
> 
> You can see photos of the new versus old clutch bearing, and the new
> versus old trunnion here:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/zf/?g2_page=2
> 

>>>You replaced the stock trunnion with a new, stock trunnion?   That's 
amazing, totally unheard of!   I didn't even know you could get them?   Did it come 
from Wilkinson?   How much was it?   His website lists them for $78.41.

I hope you lubricated it thoroughly?

Many of the vendors use a bling-bling billet aluminum job with a teflon 
insert; I don't believe this is a good solution, because as the shaft moves 
forwards and backwards, it also pivots slightly around the centerline of the trunnion 
bearing.   Unless the new trunnion was set up in a fashion that allowed it to 
rotate slightly, it would cause binding.

Dennis Quella pioneered the use of a simple rod end (heim joint) to replace 
the stock trunnion (actually this is very standard race car practice, but not 
common in road cars because it requires periodic maintenance).   That's what I 
have in my car, and it's as smooth as glass.

Tell us more....

Mike


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