Just fishing...

[julie at menloparkrandd.com (julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)]

Ok. Watching the shifter, I see 3 positions with 2 more as a multiplier (in and out). 6 possible positions, 5 forward and reverce.
Ok. Now to map that out :)
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Walter [mailto:dswalterwi@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 04:49 PM
To: 'Peter'
Cc: julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, 'A Org, Scirocco'
Subject: Re: Just fishing...

I used this when adjusting my custom made linkages but might help you to understand the What factor.

Length Adjustment:A final area where a fully adjustable shift linkage really shines is the ability to fine tune the balance between gears. For example, if you find shifting into 1st gear is a bit more difficult than 2nd, you can slightly lengthen the forward selector rod. This lets it push the selector shaft into the transaxle a little farther to make it easier to "reach" 1st gear. This also helps 3rd and 5th gear shifting. Likewise, the rear selector rod can be adjusted to balance 1st/2nd vs. 5th gear balance. Lengthening the rear selector rod lets you reach 1st/2nd gear easier, shortening it lets you reach 5th gear easier. The same logic applies for reverse gear, it is farther over that 1st, so lengthen the rear selector rod more to make reverse easier to reach. Or, if you have maxed out the length adjustment, see below for how to reposition the selector lever on the main shift rod. 
While it is also possible to move the selector lever on the main shift rod, this involves climbing under the vehicle, unclamping and moving the lever and re-clamping it to make adjustments. If you change the fore-aft position, you can affect the shift lever alignment. Much easier to reach down from above, and fine tune the rear selector rod. 
So, tuning up the shift linkage system involves a lot of small improvements. Since the linkage has so many parts that extend from the shift lever to the transaxle itself, there is no ONE adjustment that will make it work perfect. You need to align the shift lever properly, the move forward through the linkage, finding and correcting any problems you encounter. 



On 6/29/07, Peter <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:I haven't seen anything, but if you want a good idea of how it works, just
have Jill go through all the gears, while you look at the linkage and trans. 

Either with the hood up, or better yet, with you under the car, so you can
see the rotation of the shift rod.

Peter

-----Original Message-----
From: julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 12:59 PM
To: A Org, Scirocco
Subject: Just fishing...

Last night as I was replacing the bushings and adding a short shift kit on 
shadow, I started to wonder.

I know, I know. Thats a dangerous thing for me, but....

Is there any docs that describe or detail just WHAT is being done by all
those levers and rods on an O2O transaxle? 

(Just to let you know. I HATE being in the passenger seat.)

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