[Healeys] shifter roll pins

[Mr. Finespanner]

Tom,
BJ8 dowel bolts will work fine in place of roll pins, and the roll pin holes 
are the
right size for a 1/4-28 tap. Unfortunately I don't know of any ready source 
for the
dowel bolts, but they should be possible to find--British Car Specialists 
might be
a good place to look first.  They are also easily fabricated from regular 
1/4" bolts.
regards,
Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks


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Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 01:38:47 +0000 (UTC)
From: tomleavy at comcast.net
Subject: [Healeys]  Early Centre Shifter Lever roll pin trouble
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Hi Listers


My BJ7 shift lever is acting up. I installed new roll pins, but realized 
that one of the pins jumped out. Of course, the shifter and bronze bushing 
jumped out. What size do I need (diameter and length), and has anyone 
modified a MKI shifter tith a blot like the MKIII's?

If I use the roll pins, how far should I drive them so that they hold the 
shifter in its proper place?
Thanks.

Tom