| Greg Gowins wrote:
> 
> Hello listers,
> 
> Finally a technical post from me...<grin>
> 
> I'm looking for some guidance on adjusting the rear mount for my Rivergate 5
> speed conversion.  My problem is that the transmission sits too far to the
> left, and when in neutral, the gearshift is hitting the left side of the
> opening.  I've loosened the mounts and had a friend pry the tranny to the
> right while I tighten the mounts again, but it only seems to stay for a day
> or two.  It appears that we are just compressing the mounts, rather than
> shifting them to the right.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!
I noticed this when I installed my 5 speed. I just bent the shifter to
the right to compansate.
I am using the original Sprite metal shift housing with the Datsun shift
stick.
I used a mapp gas hand torch and a vise to bend an "S" curve in it.
No specs, just trial and error. I didn't even hurt the chrome on the
shifter.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Down to only 3 Sprites, 1 Midget and an A40 Farina
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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