<VV> LM shifter data request

[Mark Noakes]

66
Monza Coupe
Saginaw 4-speed
Decent but some slop
4 3/4"

Mark Noakes

----- Original Message -----
From: NicolCS at aol.com
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> LM shifter data request
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:15:33 EST

> 
> Well kids, it's time to collect some data.
> 
> Calling all 65 and 66 owners.  We need you to measure your shifter's stroke.
> 
> Here are the qualifications;
> Car must have original unmodified shifter (any shift knob is OK)
> Car must have original-type transmission
> Original model must still be present i.e. no Corsaized Monzas or such
> 107xx vin = Corsa
> 105xx vin = Monza
> 101xx vin = 500
> 
> Please do not submit data for a car with a modified shifter! Please note if
> you shifter is sloppy or tight.
> 
> I just did four cars, it took about 15 minutes to do all four.  Here's what
> to do:
> 
> 1) Shift the transmisison into 3rd (2nd if a 3-speed)
> 2) Let go of the shifter and measure the distance from the heater distributor
> (in front of radio) to the rear of the shift knob.  You will have to eyeball
> the rear of the shift knob to the tape.  I was laying on the seats so my eye
> was low and able to do this well.
> 3) Record the distance to the heater.  It should be in the 16 to 20" range.
> 4) Shift the transmission to 4th (3rd if it's a 3-speed) and let go of the
> shifter.
> 5) Measure the distance from the same point on the heater distributor to the
> rear of the shift knob - same way as above.
> 6) Subtract the numbers to find the difference.
> 
> Please report the following
> Year
> Model
> Transmission
> 3 to 4 shift distance.
> 
> Example:
> 66
> Monza
> Saginaw 4-speed
> Good, tight shifter
> 3 1/8"
> 
> It would be great if we could get 25-30 responses.You can send your response
> to the list or to me directly.
> Thanks in advance.
> Craig Nicol
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