tiggrr1 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hi fellas been a while since I've posted 😉Quick question for the cleverer folk than me 😉 Just getting around to putting a Dolly Sprint box in the GT6 almost ready to fit input shaft and laygear modified with late TR6 parts to suit, same goes for the clutch release system.One small problem I need a gear stick for the box any one got one (beer tokens supplied) or which ones do i need to look for.If I'm correct I can use Dolly Sprint or 2000, 2500 saloon gear levers. possibly TR6 but no overdrive switch on stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Dose thee,s no need modd,n Steeve, as in shorter, as the throw is alot longer than the GT boxso could weel hit the dash.Also, rev gear is a looong way to the side.Paul will no, he got one in,{Essexefi}getting the 2.5 engine done to match !!!!M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Yes MarcusI am aware that i need to modify the lever too 🙂Just need to get one 😀Box is going in very soon as I don't think the old tired one will stand up to the 10 Countries run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Should be able to use saloon gear sticks as well as Sprint (Dunno about TR though I would think so).Saloon ones come in at least two lengths. Both too long IMO. Don't shorten too much though or the change gets unpleasantly heavy. Change is not the best feature of this series of boxes..... (waits for the howls of protest.....)Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Quoted from tiggrr1 Box is going in very soon as I don't think the old tired one will stand up to the 10 Countries run. Best get a move on then!!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Your right Nick, old one coming out this weekend 😉Need to organise prop-shaft shortening if necessary too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Quoted from tiggrr1 Need to organise prop-shaft shortening if necessary too. Don't know about that - I've not tried this particular combination.This seems to suggest you willhttp://www.supersix.50megs.com/photo2.htmlHe also says something about modding the tunnel, but I'm pretty sure others have managed without thisNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 when I used a saloon box in my vitesse I thought I had got away with the tunnel issue, but under hard acceleration it just touched. (this was the prop tunnel, not gearbox)I found the gearstick came out in the original position, but can't remember what else I had to do to the tunnel. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Quoted from GT6 M Dose thee,s no need modd,n Steeve, as in shorter, as the throw is alot longer than the GT boxso could weel hit the dash.Also, rev gear is a looong way to the side.Paul will no, he got one in,{Essexefi}getting the 2.5 engine done to match !!!!M I did have,....now using a w58.I think from memory I cut the sprint stick off above the rubber damper and welded a steel sleeve on the stub with the cut gt6 stick welded in it also?I may be able to help with the prop i'm sure I have my original shortened one in the garage somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 A plan comes together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 It certainly is Don 🙂Old box coming out this weekend, take a few measurements and Bob's yer uncle 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Quoted from Nick Jones (Saloon ones come in at least two lengths. Both too long IMO. Don't shorten too much though or the change gets unpleasantly heavy. Change is not the best feature of this series of boxes..... (waits for the howls of protest.....)Nick Nick, Here is the howl of protest. I have found the gearchange in my Saloon to be superb, nearly on a par with Fords of that era.There you go!Good luck Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Get a move on ! I'm going Shorts shopping this afternoon! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Saloon gearchange is a bit slower than in the lighter, weaker GT6/Vitesse box, but always smooth. Until the synchros get tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 I'm very optimistic about the box.It was bought condition unknown but when I picked it up the guy I got it from had changed his plans for his Vitesse and said he had purchased it as a good overhauled gearbox.However he had no way of proving it.Like the fool I am I took him at his word 😲Happy to say after stripping it down to convert it from a Dolly Sprint to late TR6 spec all is good.It has seen very little use all bearings and surfaces appear new or have very little wear including the layshaft and synchros.The gearbox lid and selectors seem to be in as new condition too no wear or movement and nice and tight.I have a good feeling about it Hope I'm right 😉 Still on the look out for an overdrive gear lever (does not need the knob/switch) can anyone help me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Try Chris Witor, Wins or Andy Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyspit Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Funnily enough I have an 2.5S overdrive gearstick which I'm about to throw away. It's not pristine, and there's no overdrive switch on the top. No beer tokens required, just postage. PM me with your contact details.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thank Mike (dance)(dance)You have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Quoted from Royboy66 Get a move on ! I'm going Shorts shopping this afternoon! 😀 Think I may have time to get one or 2 pairs myself 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Gear lever needs shortened to eight inch's NO SHORTER or you won't be able to engage reverse.Done quite a few.And I think the change with the shorter lever on the big box very good indeed. I own two Gt6's and a Sixfire all with big boxes.Laurence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks Laurence 🙂Sounds good advice to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Quoted from Rallyspit Funnily enough I have an 2.5S overdrive gearstick which I'm about to throw away. It's not pristine, and there's no overdrive switch on the top. No beer tokens required, just postage. PM me with your contact details.Mike I now have a gear lever 😎 Many thanks Mike your a true Gent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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