overdrive Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 On the one I had, I remember the firewall pad had a perforated circle to push out to allow the rod to pass thru. The same pad was used for an automatic car. Check your pad for the perforations. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 the rod goes threw the plate that supports the steering column at the firewall, I will get a couple of pictures up in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I have the boot on backwards, but you can see the column plate and how the rod goes threw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks for the assistance guys, figured it all out and have it installed, I was originally thinking I only needed about a one inch hole for the rod going thru the firewall. After looking over the boot and the mounting plate and matching it up with the bolts on the column plate, I could see that I needed a 2.5" hole for the plate to fit as it has a flange that extends thru the firewall. Off to Home Depot for the correct metal hole saw bit. That was some tough drilling! But a little filing and it was perfect. This shot was from under the car looking up between the firewall and the inner fender. Here's the mostly finished product............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Well, I'm almost finished! Took the Monte for her maid 4-speed voyage and WOW! I Love it! Yesterday morning I finished up the pedal install & linkage and then discovered that I didn't have any free play with the throw-out bearing! Removed driveshaft, crossmenber, and tranny (again) adjusted the pivot ball in the bellhousing to give me the recommended 1/4" gap between bearing and the preasure plate fingers. Put it all back together, including exhaust and called it a day. So this morning I'm double checking everything, nuts & bolts & springs, etc.....Took her down from her jack stand perch fired her up and after a minute of rattling & tapping everything smoothed out (she hadn't had oil in her for 6 weeks). Slid her into 1st gear and rolled out the garage, then into 2nd gear, then into 3rd........I'm grinning from ear to ear! Tomorrow I'll be dropping her off at my buddies place to weld in the hump so I can finish with carpet & boot. On the next project........... A little extra emblem to show-off my work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 why didn't you just adjust the free-play with the linkage? you have the adjustable rod between the clutch fork and Z bar don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yes there is an adjustable rod but the fork was tight against the front opening of the bellhousing, I couldn't get the throwout bearing off the fingers without adjusting the pivot ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 that's right...aftermarket bellhousing, well that just had to make your day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Congratulations, Murray!! Man, when you put your mind to doing something .... you get 'er done! Nice job! Enjoy! While all this is fresh on your mind, are you going to write an illustrated "How to" manual to share? I'll bet there are some others that have thought more than once about doing that conversion but didn't know where to start. BTW, my clutch fork now has a boot ... thanks again for pointing that out. Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes, an instruction document has been in the works, I've been taking lots of pics to incorporate. One issue is that my install is not factory correct but I can still give some insight so people don't need to remove their bellhousing 5 times or their trans 3 times or get their drive shaft balanced twice due to an oversights. But it's fun, I really enjoy it. Keeps me out of the saloons!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Finally, installed the last 2 parts to complete this project. Shifter boot ring and the correct speedo driven gear. If you look back at previous posts you'll see the condition of this pot metal boot ring, local plater did a great job. I need to put all my notes and photos together properly for a journal Thanks for all the insight from the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Wow.....I would really like a book version of this mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Congratulations, Murray! It looks fantastic ... bet you have a big wide grin now, especially when driving your Monte! Hope you can find time to do a journal ... it will be worth its weight in gold to anyone doing this conversion for the first time! The very first mod I did after getting my 4-speed was to ditch the round shifter knob and install a T-handle, but I know that is personal preference. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom's Car Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Looks great. But I am a fan of the bench seat and stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The very first mod I did after getting my 4-speed was to ditch the round shifter knob and install a T-handle, but I know that is personal preference. Enjoy!! and I don't like "T" handles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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