[urq] Shift Linkage adjustment

Huw Powell one at humanspeakers.com
Wed Apr 2 16:12:13 PDT 2008



> I have been trying to get the shifting right on my Ur Q that has a transmission from a
> 5000 turbo quattro.  It either seems to want to go into first and not reverse, or in
> reverse and not first/second.  Seems that is would like a wider throw.  The only way I
> can get it to hit all the gears is by leaving the stop plate loose.
> 
> I had installed new bushings and rod link including main link ball when I did the swap.
> It may have developed a little slop, but nothing seriously loose.  I’m wondering if
> adjusting the connecting rod (part # 35 on ETKA diagram) either shorter or longer will
> help – do I shorten or lengthen it?

Sounds like you're on the right track there.  Shift levers are set up 
differently, and I haven't had Etka installed for years... if you want 
to email me a screen shot maybe I can twist my brain into place and 
offer a recommendation.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/

http://www.humanthoughts.org/


More information about the urq mailing list