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Revamp of loose linkage
« on: 09 October 2013, 21:07:47 »
Manualed the auto slug when I 1st got it a year ago. Anyways the linkage is a little sloppy not really bad or tricky to get into gears. Id like to have it nice and crisp, just a wee luxury thwt would put a big smile on my face.  Anyways is there a bush kit to sort this on flea bay or is it a vauxhall parts depot job? Also its a 2.5td is all manuals the same linkage or is there different ones for different boxes to suit other engines?
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #1 on: 10 October 2013, 13:54:56 »
I would think there is plenty of scope to improve the manual Victorian signal box linkage. Its prety poor to drive with, along with the considerable clutch pedal travel. :(

Interesting to see if there's a helpful solution. :)
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #2 on: 11 October 2013, 16:39:34 »
Shit. Not the answer I was looking for. Lol I wanted a fleabay link to a nice prepackaged thing.
 
Ah well mini project for the winter. Get another linkage and cut n shut it is lol
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #3 on: 11 October 2013, 17:08:22 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 13:54:56
I would think there is plenty of scope to improve the manual Victorian signal box linkage. Its prety poor to drive with, along with the considerable clutch pedal travel. :(

Interesting to see if there's a helpful solution. :)

Yet another reason for having an auto. ::)
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #4 on: 11 October 2013, 17:39:18 »
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #5 on: 11 October 2013, 19:12:29 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 October 2013, 17:39:18
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(

Snap! :y
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #6 on: 12 October 2013, 00:46:55 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 October 2013, 19:12:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 October 2013, 17:39:18
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(

Snap! :y

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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #7 on: 12 October 2013, 10:33:17 »
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #8 on: 12 October 2013, 15:42:23 »
Quote from: conalnugent on 12 October 2013, 10:33:17
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
Get out, check the badge. Sure it was an Omega ;D
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #9 on: 12 October 2013, 15:47:57 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 October 2013, 19:12:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 October 2013, 17:39:18
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(

Snap! :y


Having owned one manual Omega, I don't lust after a second.

The gearbox from a 1950's bus would be superior.
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #10 on: 14 October 2013, 11:48:43 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 October 2013, 15:42:23
Quote from: conalnugent on 12 October 2013, 10:33:17
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
Get out, check the badge. Sure it was an Omega ;D

As you know, I disagree to, the ones I had were always tight and precise, a pretty nice box to use.

I think you lot woth sludge pumps have forgotten how to use a manual
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #11 on: 14 October 2013, 18:40:04 »
Quote from: Fuse18 on 14 October 2013, 11:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 October 2013, 15:42:23
Quote from: conalnugent on 12 October 2013, 10:33:17
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
Get out, check the badge. Sure it was an Omega ;D

As you know, I disagree to, the ones I had were always tight and precise, a pretty nice box to use.

I think you lot woth sludge pumps have forgotten how to use a manual
OI! I'll have you know I like a manual. Just not the Omega ones. Yuk ;D.

I need to buy a small manual shitbox, as I'm getting even more bored of driving than normal since writing off her last manual  :'(
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #12 on: 16 October 2013, 21:10:46 »
Jezz this sounds like america. You guys too lazy to drive "stick" lol
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #13 on: 16 October 2013, 21:16:18 »
had a stick shift and got fed up with aching knee-caused by clutch--went auto----much nicer-can actually enjoy driving a miggy now :y :y :y
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Re: Revamp of loose linkage
« Reply #14 on: 16 October 2013, 21:19:01 »
Clutch only needed for starting off in 1st. ;)
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