The sleeve has a pilot hole in the side of it where you run a drill bit to dimple the shift lever for the new set screw location which is also moved up 3/4" by the spacer. The spring retainer is reused and the set screw tht holds it in place drives home on the new dimple you just drilled. Tom Miller ----- Original Message ----- From: "James V" <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 4:19 AM Subject: Re: Berg Shifter TOP
> On 3/11/04 9:23, "Al Knoll" <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET> wrote: > > > position. Berg has a set screw retained ring on the shaft to position the > > spring. This design could be improved upon as the retainer needs only hold > > the spring in place. > > Doesn't the Berg use the existing spring retainer? Can't this be reused > similarly - slid up 3/4"? > > From what I understand from reading the Berg instructions that were posted, > the kit includes a round sleeve that slides over the shifter shaft (below > the pivot). What is its purpose? > > Thanks, > > James V > 90 Carat > |
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