Mid engine gear linkage

[6thdude]

Hi,
I've been scratching my head for a couple days about gear linkages. I'm wanting to put a saab 2.3T engine in something (morris minor probably) but I'd rather put it behind the front seats, seems a better place that out front
Can anyone point me to pictures of linkage systems I can get some inspiration from? I'm think about a cable system with rotating joints, I'f got a diagram but don't know how to post it.
Any advise would be welcome
Cheers Jim

 

[Peter7307]

Jim,
You may want to have a look at the website of Beardmore Brothers Racing (

http://www.beardmorebros.co.uk

) for some ideas on what can be done with a Morris Minor Body and some innovative ideas.

I am sure others will post comments on the shift linkages.

Pete.

 

[6thdude]

Thanks Pete,
Yeah I've had some correspondences with John Beardmore in the past. I've looked at my Saab 93's 'box change mechanism, its not very straight forward! Pushes the rod in and out and all sorts. I think I might have to retain part of the change system and activate the original gear level (which would be in the boot) with hydraulics or something.... sounds simple!

jim

 

[diskullman]

You may want try some of the folks at The Saab Network, one of the best automotive bulletin boards I've seen. They should be able to shed more light on the linkage required.

http://www.saabnet.com

Russell Giuliano

 

[modesign]

A simple but effective cable link is used on the Porsche Boxster. The system uses two cables. Worth a look.

Sandy

 

[tim080772]

Hey 6th dude, I'm doing this at the minute with an audi 2.3 engine. I've used a Hyuandi Lamtra gear lever, and two outboard motor control cables. Wroks a dream, just need to tidy it up!!
Check it out at

http://devil.russellweb.eu

Regards

Tim

 

[6thdude]

Cheers Tim,
that looks a good set up. I bet she will go well then finished.
My house sale has just fallen through so I'm going to have to wait a bit longer, probably banned modifying my the time I get round to it!

jim

 

[truck]

As I recall, the Formula Ford SCCA cars ran rear mount Hewland boxes and used a mechanical linkage - you may want to go online to find FF teams



Truck