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[bikenutmart]

Hi, Anyone know if if its possible to fit a manual rod change engine/gearbox into a 1972 auto, ive been told its not as the transmission tunnel is not big enough? any advice welcomed. Thanks Martin.

[robminibcy]

yes you can but modifications will be needed to convert the transmission tunnel (there might be a plate covering up a suitable hole but that might be wrong?), you will need a manual front subframe though or auto to manual conversion mounts. If you do a search there's loads of topics and I think I saw a step by step guide once

 

you could use a pre rod change gear box though without shell mods

Edited by robminibcy, 22 April 2014 - 04:55 PM.

[bikenutmart]

Rob, Thanks for the reply, the tunnel on mine does seem to be slightly wider and not as high as my mates manual, thats why i asked, ive just got cables in mine, and want to be sure theres room for the rods before i splash out. Martin.

[minilee94]

You dont need to modify the tunnel on rod change I have just done the conversion and you dont need a subframe either

You need
Clutch master
Clutch slave
Engine and box
And auto to manual engine mount kit comes with spacer plates just need to elongate a few holes on one side
And drill new holes for the mounts (very easy)

Gear selector
And a clutch pedal with spring
Alot of people say you need a full pedal box but you dont
Pipe work from clucth slave and master

[robminibcy]

yes but a 72 isnt rod change^. Not unless its a log book special anyway!

[bikenutmart]

You dont need to modify the tunnel on the later autos as they use the same bodyshell, but im not sure on mine which is a 72, maybe an easier option is to get a 1275 auto( its currently an 850 !!!!) to give me a bit more go, would that fit ok? Martin.

[minilee94]

Yeah will fit okay and autos are cable not rod

Think your getting confused to rod and remote

Rod is this


Remote is this

[bikenutmart]

Many thanks Minilee!!

[minilee94]

No worries another questions feel free to ask as said iv just done this conversion