[Tigers] top loader 4 speed wide ratio

[Mark Rense]

When I converted my Toploader to wide  ratio for the stroker car I
carefully rebuilt the shift linkage. It is as good as it can be, but
woefully second rate compared to the Hurst shifter on my other Tiger. The
Hurst feels modern and is precise much like a S2000. I recommend it highly.
You can even buy a T-handle lever so it looks authentic.

On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 1:55 PM Ron Fraser via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Thank you for your update – still good information.
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> The basics with the Ford shifter is that it can be a little weak.
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> Seems to me when I worked my shifter; I inspected all the parts for
> straightness, rough edges and wear – repaired as required
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> Keeping all the working parts parallel is important
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> If using 2 spring washers for added spring force or adding an extra washer
> or shim keeps everything parallel then do that
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> I remember stretching the big main spring on the shifter some to increase
> the spring force – an extra washer or shim there would do the same
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> Lube the working parts
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> Install shifter and follow the alignment procedure – I think I went
> through this procedure twice – 1st time to set everything in place then
> rowed through the gears a couple of times then the 2nd alignment
> procedure – I think there was a slight offset which I corrected and all was
> well
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> Some linkage parts are available – C5ZZ-7285RPK – the parts that attach
> the shift rod to the shifter levers
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> I’m thinking the kit you used had more parts.
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> If there were any instructions – please share them with everyone.
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> The gearshift lever has trunnion set – 2 steel plugs and 2 springs – I
> stretched these 2 springs
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> Ron Fraser
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