F28 Nova Linkage

[elgan]

Whats the tried and tested method?

I had a Griffiths Rose jointed linkage ready for it but it doesnt suit the f28 gearbox.

What linkage can i use to select all gears in my nova?

[Lee H]

Seems to be a case of trial and error to be honest, had so many problems trying to get mine to work properly. Ended up having a rose jointed one made up using some of a Griffiths linkage and some of the standard linkage.

[Paul]

The most un useful asvice ever:

Look at some pics then its trial and error.

It uses short throw on the block, you chop the bar out and weld the fork back on on the gearbox side, but it also has to go at a different angle.

Search it on here, may be some pics floating about.

[R1CH]

Should just be able to modify the linkage you have, all that needs done is the bit that attatches to the selector on the box shortened.
Pics should give you an idea as to what needs done ....

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/ricmetcalf/Nova%20build%20pics/Linkage.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/ricmetcalf/novalinkagemoddedforf28.jpg

[Lee H]

Thought you might post Paul, horrible job, never feels right either. Think i'd rather change F20's monthly instead.

[Paul]

I copied ricks pictures when I done mine, cheers mate!

Get all gears etc, by no means is it the best gear change ever but it goes in 7 different places!