Aarons DIY 01E side detent stiffener upper

[speeding-g60]

so, here is yet another one....

side to side detent firming up. help snap back that shift lever to center. and this is a revision on the first one i did, there is no need for how i did it initially. a plug is just fine for overall, and no spring is replaced. just cut, drill, tap, done.

it starts with an aluminum bodied detent from the 01E. doesnt work with the steel bodied one for the 5spd, i tried.



you cut the top of it off....



pull the spring out.



drill the hole out to get the plunger out. notice the plastic caged needle bearing inside. i went and watered it down right after cutting, its hot and i didnt want to melt that thing.



tap it for 1/2" NPT.



finished product.



and you guys saw how it works in the video already, but here it is again. ignore the 5-6 lockout plate.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh8X4QeeOgo

[Tbend]

Nice!!

[my2000apb]

how many threads deep did you tap it?

might you know if I can use a 6spd allow detent in a 5 speed case?

[speeding-g60]

yes and yes.

just tapped it so it threaded in.

i have made a number of them now. Derek did make his own and did something a little different but the same.

[my2000apb]

so instead of the spring top being near flush with the top its ~1/4" below? giving it a bit more tension?

[speeding-g60]

i dunno. let me check my vac-line butt-hurtness level, shall i?
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yes it puts more tension on the ball which rides in the groove in the shifter rod inside the trans, thus "helping" it back to the center slot with more force.

oh crud. i better change my signature. wouldnt want anyone thinking that i think too highly of myself!