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Auto Tranny Linkage
| When a customer wants to retain the original steering wheel and column but opts for a late model automatic transmission there is only one option. We must build a custom linkage system to match the two systems together. | |
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1 We built a custom Transmission Z bar bracket to allow the correct angle, travel and attaching points for our custom fabricated linkage rods to change gears smoothly while the customer gently pulls the column shift lever. |
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2 As seen the installed Z bar pivot with linkage rods and trans brackets are in place and doing their job. A smooth shift mechanism including park, drive and reverse all work with the gear selector showing the proper selection at all times. |
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3 Here we have the main rod from the bottom of the column lever to the Z bar tube pivot. All of the linkage rods were built from 400 series stainless steel for strength as well as no rust beauty. |
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4 We also fabricated a throttle cable bracket in stainless to hold the cables in place on the fuel injection plenum. |
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5 Another look shows the throttle cable brackets in place and securing the cables steady allowing a smooth foot pedal to throttle cable action. |