RE: [DML] Converting AUTOMATIC to MANUAL
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RE: [DML] Converting AUTOMATIC to MANUAL



I think you were my source for some of this information, so thanks for correcting me..

Maybe it would be easier if I just had you come out to NJ and give me a hand? :)


> -----Original Message-----
> From: wingd2@xxxx [mailto:wingd2@xxxx]
> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 9:23 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] Converting AUTOMATIC to MANUAL

> 
> Marc,
> 
> You are correct about the swap not being that complex, 
> altho acquiring all 
> the different parts required can be rather expensive. Your 
> comment about 
> swapping the shifters is backwards tho. The 5 speed shifter 
> assembly sits 
> higher up in the frame then the automatic assembly. The 5 
> speed shifter 
> assembly also sits in a different location (front/back - 
> left/right) inside 
> the frame then the auto, altho it is still within the opening 
> in the frame 
> which houses the shifter assembly. The 5 speed shifter 
> assembly also has a 
> different frame mounting pattern then the auto unit. You are 
> correct that the 
> opening for the auto shifter is much smaller then the 5 speed 
> unit and it 
> must be opened up to accept the 5 speed assembly.
> All that being said, just take some measurements, make some 
> spacers/adapters, open up the hole in the frame and swap in 
> the 5 speed 
> shifter assembly. Oh, and I almost forgot, you also need to 
> layout and make 
> another hole in the shifter area back plate to install the 
> crossgate cable. 
> And this is the easy part of doing the 5 speed swap !
> 
> Marty  
> 
> 






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