[DeTomaso] Pantera shift linkage modification

[dan]

I'm going to try this smaller coupler in that one tight spot to see if it clears. If that doesn't work I'll try moving the shift rod up and connecting the trunnion / heimjoint to the bellhousing or engine block (we've lowered the engine for handling purposes, along with moving it forward).
The cable system looks to be about $1,350 so that will be the last resort.

Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul A Rimov <rimovp at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 8:36 AM
To: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
Cc: dan at excaliburre.com; DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera shift linkage modification

The only real way you are going to resolve this issue is to replace the Cleveland. Seriously though, what about going with cables, then you can route them around your interferences. 

rimovp at gmail.com



> On Mar 24, 2022, at 7:31 AM, Asa Jay Laughton via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
> 
> Sounds like you’ve installed the wrong engine.  You might consider that root cause and think about replacing it.
> 
> ;)
> 
> Asa  Jay
> 
> Sent using Jedi Mind Tricks
> 
>> On Mar 23, 2022, at 22:27, dan <dan at excaliburre.com> wrote:
>> 
>>    I have a tricky situation with the shift linkage on "The Beast".
>> 
>>  Shifting into 3^rd the U joint bolt hits the side of the engine bay 
>> and  keeps knocking it out of adjustment.
>> 
>>  I can't move it to the right because going into 2^nd and 4^th the  
>> shifter rod hits the bellhousing.
>> 
>>  I have to fight to get into any of those gears.
>> 
>>  This is likely because of the modifications made to convert to the SBC.
>> 
>>  I'm going to try and raise the shift rod about six inches to get 
>> into a  wider gap.
>> 
>>  I'd have to move the eyebolt from the frame to a connection point on  
>> either the bellhousing or the back of the cylinder head. I wonder if  
>> anyone has tried this before?
>> 
>>  It seems to make sense having the shift rod anchored to the engine  
>> since the flexing under torque in a racecar moves the engine, which 
>> the  transaxle is obviously attached to, so the shift linkage would 
>> move  with the engine and transaxle.
>> 
>>  Also, this would keep the shift rod level between the shifter and 
>> the  transaxle, rather than dipping down to the frame, and then back 
>> upwards  to the transaxle.
>> 
>>  Make sense?
>> 
>> 
>>  Dan
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