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Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:45 pmby mbell
gjz30075 wrote:jkatthehelm wrote: Once it's nearer completion I'll post some pics.
J
Especially of the prototype stick..
Add me to the list that is interested to see the prototype stick...
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:15 amby jkatthehelm
Will do - will be tomorrow now, work got busy!!
J
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Sat Jul 18, 2020 1:37 pmby jkatthehelm
Hi all
Does anyone have a standard gear lever - or know where to buy one? The car has moved on it’s own now, but it’s such a short throw I doubt it’s usable!! Won’t know until I get it on the road, but a contingency would be good!
Thanks
James
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:34 pmby gjz30075
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:39 pmby mbell
I got one from lotusbits.com but not that cheap.
The production gearbox used a Ford type-e (4 speed) stick so might be able to find one from Ford supplier.
I suggest checking with jonb that the housing on your box is correct for the standard gearstick.
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Fri Jul 24, 2020 12:58 pmby jkatthehelm
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:22 pmby JonB
We will check it this weekend. I have a spare bottom end from Uncle Vince that we can do a test with.
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:57 amby jkatthehelm
Here is the gear lever, with the bottom bits of a standard one, thanks Vince Reynard, for comparison. Just need a good std one now!
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:01 pmby mbell
Thanks for posting the photo. Interesting a custom extended base on standard looking stick.
I wonder why they would have done that. I don't think the 5 speed needs a shorter throw as it's quite short and already shorter than the four speed.
Maybe it transferred from earlier prototype that had the shift mechanism higher in the box and needed the gear stick raising to account for that.
Looks like getting a standard stick is the right thing to do.
Lotusbits.com sell them out you can hunt eBay etc for a Ford type e stick.
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:54 pmby jkatthehelm
mbell wrote:Thanks for posting the photo. Interesting a custom extended base on standard looking stick.
I wonder why they would have done that. I don't think the 5 speed needs a shorter throw as it's quite short and already shorter than the four speed.
Maybe it transferred from earlier prototype that had the shift mechanism higher in the box and needed the gear stick raising to account for that.
Looks like getting a standard stick is the right thing to do.
Lotusbits.com sell them out you can hunt eBay etc for a Ford type e stick.
Thank you!!
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:58 pmby jkatthehelm
I have yet to find it on Lotusbits.com though!!
J
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:32 pmby gjz30075
I think it's 'used parts' > 'Elite/Eclat' > 'chassis.....' then look under 'gearbox'.
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:47 pmby mbell
Re: Elan +2 5 speed problem
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Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:34 pmby jkatthehelm
Quick update: replaced now with std lever, much better. Thanks to all for advice and in particular Jon B for weighing in with practical assistance and Vince Reynard for lending me bits to experiment with - they will be winging their way back to you this week Vince - Cheers
J