[s-cars] RE: Weighting the short shifter

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

Tom and Igor got weighted:

<<<A few folks have suggested that I weight the shaft on 
> the shift rod for better shift feel.  Paul K donated 
> some buckshot for the ballast, and we filled it the 
> other night.  I took it home to melt it in.  When I 
> hit the outside of the shaft with the torch (MAP gas 
> from Home Debt is enough) the buckshot melted and 
> settled.

I'd like to note that a year ago our man Paul K. had stretched his 
friendly hand and gave me a shot of lead buckshot when I needed it. No 
wisecracks please. Actually he was kind enough to send me his whole rod 
(did I mention "no wisecracks"?) already pre-filled with buckshot. All I

had to do was rebuild it with a new ball/socket kit from the dealer and 
melt the lead shot with a Propane torch until it settled.

-- 
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros>>>




Man.  You guys are too much.  I give a little love back whenever I can,
f'n LEAST I can do...  considering a) all you all putting up with my
constant incessant stupidity, and II) for all of what so many have done
for me (parts, labor, information)...  methinks I'm still behind in that
equation.  

Er, I still got enough buckshot to do I'd say one more rod for anyone
interested 8-).

-Paul Buckshot Pimp K.