Kevin,
I had the same problem with Terry's console. There are 2 options, one is to
trim the bottom edge of the console and the other (which both you and I did)
is to leave the console as is and raise the shifter cover. I only had to raise
the back of the cover. I also adjusted the shift rod and haven't had any
problem with it slipping out of park.
Marvin
#1343
In a message dated 11/14/2003 8:23:02 PM Mountain Standard Time,
krodgers@nautel.com writes:
> This week I sent an email saying I had recently installed a new style
> center console. A
> number of people have requested, and I have sent, pictures of both styles of
> center
> consoles I am aware of.
>
> I should mention the one problem I had when installing the new center
> console. It was
> due to the fact that my Bricklin has 1/2" insulation under all the carpet.
> Bob's console
> (and maybe Terry's also, I'm not sure) is meant to fit flush around the Gear
> Selector
> Cover (6.875). Therefore I had to raise the Gear Selector Cover 1/2". As
> a result of
> lifting the Gear Selector Cover, the Gear Shift Selector Gate (6.877) does
> not line up
> correctly. i.e. When the car is in drive, the shift lever incorrectly
> indicates I him 2nd
> gear.
>
> Some people might incorrectly suggest that this problem can be compensated
> for by
> adjusting the gear shift rod (6.903). But you can't. Any adjustment to
> the gear shift rod
> to compensate and the car will slip out of park!
>
> My experience, for what it is worth.
>
> Kevin
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