Pretty sure I bough this KAD quickshift gear stick around 1998. I remember is cost me a fortune at the time. I've noticed over the years it feeling sloppy. Well I decided to have a look and see what was going on.

Looks like it's seen better days. What are the options these days for Rod Change box??? Any other brands better then KAD?

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looks like real quality.

Looks like there are now two versions

http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... 0to%20shop

http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... 0to%20shop

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Ill just buy the same type again for 30 pound and replace it again in another 17yrs.

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Looks like something went wrong for that to happen.
I remember reading on here somewhere that those quickshifts aren't real friendly on the gearbox.

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
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1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

Is that worn bit steel?
If so, where the slot is worn you could hardface it with toolcraft electrode then grind the slot to size. Probably last 30 years then.
I like how people machine stuff out of soft rubbish then plate it to look expensive.. haha

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Yeah I imagine it's steel?

The chrome on the stick itself is starting to get a bit ordinary. So I could repair it, but would then need to re-chrome the stick. I'll just bin it.

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The other thing you could do to fix that one is get the slot milled out to be wider, then make a plastic bush to fit over the peg in a size to match the new slot.
When it wears out you only need to replace the plastic.

Nah. Just ordered another from minispares.

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It really looks like a complete cock show!
The way the stick has worn into the aluminium collar because they haven't got the right shape, then the way the locating pin has worn into the stick because it is the wrong hardness.

I think the pin has worn into the stick leaving a sharp edge and then it's worn into the anodised housing?


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/H ... 1bixfa.mp4

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My experience with KAD service is pretty good, id send the pics to them and see what they have to say.

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

Good idea, Ive shot them an email just to give some feedback. See what they say.

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New stick arrived. Noticed a distinct difference in the quality of the chrome plating (for the worse).

Also what's interesting is the angle of the stick once it's located into its socket.

Notice the notched section on the right side of the cup section. They are both lined up but notice the difference in the angles of the stick.

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Gotta love chinese `quality'. Not.

Touch the edge of the new slot with a file. I bet it's soft, = rubbish.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.