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I wonder if the rods I had were off stags originally as the type 35 is a bit different on the outside,I reckon I extended the rod at least 30mm anyways, it’s in and feels like it’s selecting well, just need to get the engine running now!
Another thing that bothers me is how close the downpipe is to the box and worse the expensive inhibitor switch, I couldn’t even jam some heat shield in there
Is there a different down pipe for the auto sprint?
No there isn't and it's a perrenial problem, made more difficult by aftermarket stainless downpipes that don't fit as well as they should!
Just a couple of weeks ago I had to buy a new Inhibit switch for a Sprint auto (£87 including vat and carriage from Chris Witor - OUCH!) and had to almost completely remove the (Rimmers stainless) down pipe, just to access the screw that held the old one on!
On refitting the downpipe, I managed, by a combination of BFMI and lateral thinking, to increase the clearance between the downpipe and the inhibit switch sufficient to get a chunk of heat wrap between them at least! There is, or should be, a small heatshield rivetted to the bottom of the tunnel housing to help with this too. Easy to not notice it and often missing! I have a pattern and can post pics and dimensions if needed.
I took the opportunity to fit a relay in the starter circuit whilst I was at it, having dismantled a faulty inhibit switch in the past, I didn't think well of its ability to withstand heavy electrical loads as well as too much heat! Every little helps!
Steve