Thanks to all who responded to my original question. My shifting problem is fixed! The clutch cable was very very loose, so at the advice of my wonderful friend and restoration mechanic George Ross, Dave twisted a wing thingey at the end of the clutch cable (I held the light!), and now it shifts without a problem and I don't have to stretch all the way out and recline to drive Spydie. It's a totally different drive now. v v
Well there you go. If you would have followed our advise you would have been out $400 and solved a problem you didn't have. Now isn't that nice? Makes you want to come back every time.
Regards,
Mike
Regards,
Mike
Vicki, I'm glad Dave was able to make the fix. Make sure that Dave checks for "throw out" bearing clearance. As I posted above, have him grab the throw out bearing fork and pull it towards the nose cone of the trans. There should be about 1/8 to 1/4" of free play before the throw out bearing makes contact with the clutch cover. (he'll understand)
If the throw out bearing is touching the clutch cover, it will eventually start to squeal and will die a premature death.
(even your nursing skills won't help if this happens)
If the throw out bearing is touching the clutch cover, it will eventually start to squeal and will die a premature death.
(even your nursing skills won't help if this happens)
Larry--I love it when you talk all that mechanical stuff! I'll show Dave your message.
And, yes, I am really enjoying myself on this website (need to donate; haven't done that yet but it's on my to do list). I'm really liking being the only girl. v
And, yes, I am really enjoying myself on this website (need to donate; haven't done that yet but it's on my to do list). I'm really liking being the only girl. v
Boy we all missed the obvious on Vicki's Beck...
A quick note about clutch adjustment. If you have to adjust a cable clutch every week to two weeks there is something else wrong. Since Vicki's car is new it was probably just the cable stretching.
There should be about 1/2" free play on the clutch pedal.
I am short as well 5' 5". I am cutting down my steering wheel hub adaptor so the steering wheel sits closer to the turn signal lever and the dash. This way I can move the seat up without the steering wheel at my chest (makes it more difficult to get in and out though).
Drove my Spyder to work on Monday...the outside temperature in the morning was just 1 degree above freezing. I purchased a new wool hat and wore my motorcycle jacket. It wasn't too bad. Some young kids driving their parents Infinity thought my car was about the neatest thing they have seen. Their car sure looked warm inside...I do not run my top or side curtains...
Hats off to Vicki for driving her Spyder daily.
A quick note about clutch adjustment. If you have to adjust a cable clutch every week to two weeks there is something else wrong. Since Vicki's car is new it was probably just the cable stretching.
There should be about 1/2" free play on the clutch pedal.
I am short as well 5' 5". I am cutting down my steering wheel hub adaptor so the steering wheel sits closer to the turn signal lever and the dash. This way I can move the seat up without the steering wheel at my chest (makes it more difficult to get in and out though).
Drove my Spyder to work on Monday...the outside temperature in the morning was just 1 degree above freezing. I purchased a new wool hat and wore my motorcycle jacket. It wasn't too bad. Some young kids driving their parents Infinity thought my car was about the neatest thing they have seen. Their car sure looked warm inside...I do not run my top or side curtains...
Hats off to Vicki for driving her Spyder daily.
Vicki,
Glad to hear that you resolved your Spyders shifting woes. If I had only adjusted "The Giant Wingnut" I would have saved myself from being towed home etc. (As posted above)
I have to say that I am very impressed that you use your Spyder as a daily driver. Remind me never to sass any girls from TN!
Aloha,
Ken
Glad to hear that you resolved your Spyders shifting woes. If I had only adjusted "The Giant Wingnut" I would have saved myself from being towed home etc. (As posted above)
I have to say that I am very impressed that you use your Spyder as a daily driver. Remind me never to sass any girls from TN!
Aloha,
Ken
I'd have to agree with the criticism surrounding this Frat/Guido character. This is only my first time to the site, and already this cat is on my nerves. It seems he has to put others down in order for him to feel good. That is so mature. I'm surprised he is able to fit in the cockpit of his spyder with that ego of his.
Chill Mike....John has changed his approach to the board and apologized to those he offended a couple of months ago. In fact, his Spyder is for sale and he's moving on to bigger and better things.
Speaking for myself only, it's water under the bridge.
And as for personalities on this board...You're going to find a lot of "Type A's" here...So thicken your skin if you plan to hang around.
Have fun.
Speaking for myself only, it's water under the bridge.
And as for personalities on this board...You're going to find a lot of "Type A's" here...So thicken your skin if you plan to hang around.
Have fun.
Wow, what an interesting chain of conversation around shifting gears. Well, here is my $0.02 werth. I have the Jamar set up on my Beck and yes it is very challenging to dial in. Tail shifters in general are tricky and require very minute adjustments to get them working properly. I found this site helpful in trying to dial in the right geometry for the tail linkage (note: rotational motion can be from the top or bottom of the selector shaft, hwich ever you clearance best allows). Its fun to shift the gears by moving the big black dot and watching the linkage work. Give it a shot.
et-studios.com/motorsports/sg/sg.html
CB Performance (www.cbperformance.com/) sells Jamar components for dune buggies if you ar looking and their mail order is quick. As problematic as the Jamar tail shifter can be, I opted to stay away from cables as they did not have a positive feel of engaugement. I think the right answer is a 914 tranny with side mount shifting or a 901 is the true solution.
Have fun!!!
Dal
et-studios.com/motorsports/sg/sg.html
CB Performance (www.cbperformance.com/) sells Jamar components for dune buggies if you ar looking and their mail order is quick. As problematic as the Jamar tail shifter can be, I opted to stay away from cables as they did not have a positive feel of engaugement. I think the right answer is a 914 tranny with side mount shifting or a 901 is the true solution.
Have fun!!!
Dal
Hey dragon boy(Mike Dangelo), what have I ever said to you that turns you off? Like Terry said, you are too new to this forum and must get used to our personalities or you will get eaten alive. No harm intended. Welcome aboard & good luck buddy.