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That knob and boot combination looks gorgeous, suits the wagon perfect.
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BenJ wrote: Gidday All Well, this week I have been home sick. Bloody Flu!!! And it was raining. But, I have been feeling a bit better, and in between coughing fits, I got a little bit of work done. Ever since I put on the SAAS Gear Knob I have wanted to get a shorter shifter. As you may know, the EA-ED shifters are made of aluminium, which makes it difficult to cut and shut them. However, I realised that as I am using an aftermarket gear knob, that leaves the door open for a bit of ingenuity. Luckily I had a spare gear stick I could attack. I started by using a hacksaw and cutting of the top of the stick.   I just guessed at how much to cut off. The shaft was too thick to slide into the gear knob. Using a Dremel, and some grinding stones, followed by a flat file reduced the diametre on the end.  This next photo shows how the knob is mounted. If you look closely you can see the Hex Grub screws. There are three of them.  I chose not to use the bottom alloy sleeve this time. Here you can see quite clearly the difference between my original stick and knob (don't be rude now) and the new one.  I could slide the knob 10mm lower yet if I feel inclined, but will see how it goes for a bit. This pic is of the original shifter, and the following two are of the new one.    The throw has been reduced quite significantly, and is still comfortably in reach. You may have noticed that I am now using an identical gear knob, but without the red stitching. While I liked the Red Steering Wheel in the Red EB, I have decided, it is too 'Boy Racer' for the Wagon, and am moving towards a classier theme. I am looking around at replacement Steering Wheel options, and an EF/EL one is NOT an option. I will also be losing the 'Stealth' feel the Wagon currently has. While I like the look, and it has been fun for a few weeks, it is too 'Dark' for me to live with long term. Keep an eye out for updates over the next few weeks, as I add some elegance and class, giving the Wagon a needed lift, and make the term 'Ghia' more meaningful. Cheers BenJ hey ben just read your build you could put a ba/bf steering wheel that's be trimed to how you would like it i'll try and get a picture of the ba streeing wheel in my brothers mates el |
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Unfortunately, I am using the EB column, so I would not be able to use an EF-BA wheel as the mounting is different.
Thanks anyway. Cheers BenJ
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Why not fit a ef/el column? then the ba/bf wheel will bolt straight on. You don't need to hook up the air bag as the car is pre airbag. Just a thought.
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There is more to it than just using the column.
To do it right, you also have to change the steering rack, although it is possible to split the column and use the EF/EL top and the EB bottom. But to be honest, I just don't like any of the later model factory wheels with their big fat centres. I prefer to use an after market wheel of some sort, simply because it gives me a greater choice, and owners of EF onwards cars don't have that option due to ADR requirements. BenJ
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Fair enough.
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Hey BenJ, hope this doesn't ruin your day but I saw a red ED XR here in Adelaide today with a very similar bonnet to yours looked ok, but I definately like yours better, by the way looking great what you've done keep it up
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basstrom_dave wrote: Hey BenJ, hope this doesn't ruin your day but I saw a red ED XR here in Adelaide today with a very similar bonnet to yours looked ok, but I definately like yours better, by the way looking great what you've done keep it up I believe that car has a bonnet that he bought off ebay a couple of years ago. I would have bid on it then, but the bonnet was in Mount Gambier. I knew then that one day I wanted a similar bonnet. And good things come to those that wait  BenJ
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Small Update
I have received a new Clutch Cable.  It was installed immediately. The difference is quite noticeable. The clutch pedal was really heavy, and made the whole gearshift feel slow and cumbersome. Now the clutch pedal is nice and light, but still has plenty of feel and the take up point is nicely defined. The gear shift also feels lighter too, as I am able to better coordinate my hand/foot action. Tell you what though. That bloody stupid clevis split pin is a pain in the butt. As I was taking it off the clutch pedal it went flying somewhere up under the dash/console area. I will probably find it one day if the dash has to come out again. Anyway, I found some fencing tie wire which I was able to use as a substitute. It's all good. Cheers BenJ
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Hehehe... I lost a few bits up under the dash in similar circumstance... Try a magnet around the BEM top... (Or don't try that as computer chips kind of hate magnets...)
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That's great.
I had hydraulic clutches on my Mini's and Bluebird TRX. I had to rebuild the slave cylinders in both and the "race" mini shattered a brand new friction plate. The best clutch rebuild effort I have done was my old HQ wagon. It had 360,000 miles on the clock when I burnt out the clutch after my dad passed it to me after 15 years. I replaced the clutch, machined flywheel and it felt aweful, I then found a like new linkage at the wreckers from a WB ute. It went in perfectly and no more sloppy worn levers. That clutch was soooooo smooth after wards.
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hmm i have lost a clutch pedal spring somewhere flung off and dissappeared, the clevis pin is cheap as chups at ford only a few dollars or go to the local mitre 10 or bunnings and get a packet of 10 for 4 bucks,
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Benj - Just wondering - How do all you guys get away with no having a heat shield between your extractors and the brake booster? Even with my heat shield it is 60 degrees behind the shield and would be getting up close to 200... The extractors at that point on my car go off the scale of my measuring (over 250 Celsius)...
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If I recall correctly you can use a shield from a BA or something which works?
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Well, you see, Fiend
I drive a BOXCAR. A much better piece of gear than the plastic fantastic you are driving. The brake booster on a BOXCAR is made of . . . . . METAL!!! LOL It won't suffer the same issues your tupperware one does. BenJ
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