Mk1 tunnel profile and rod change gear selector linkages.
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My minus has the mk1 style tunel for remote gear selector, when I purchased the car it was running an auto box, is it possible to cut a hole (as per mk3 tunel) and use a rod change assy or am i best cutting it out and taking a mould from a mk3 tunel and moulding my own to bond in?
Thanks
Shane.

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You can get the rod change in, but you'll need to cut the hole out bigger so the alloy rod change housing can poke through, and making up a new mount as the old one bolts to the top of the later square tunnel, also fixing a gear lever gaiter down could be fun!....

have you considered running the early box? I luv em they hold the engine nice and steady.

if your set on the rod change i would cut a BIG hole out an make up a simple sheet box similar to the rod change tunnel and screw/bond that to the floor.

I had thought of an early box but that was after having turbo hogster rebuild my 4 syncro rod change box.
I think the way i may attemt is to cut the top area off the tunnel where the selector comes thru the floor make up a flat section as per the later floor, then build the sides up with resin and matting.
Just wanted to know other peoples thoughts before I went at it gun hoe!
Cheers
Shane.

You can do it, make a semi circle bracket following the tunnel radius that mounts to the alloy rod selector in the standard position with two cotton reels. A mk1 gaitor will fit no problem. I had this arrangement on my Sprint until recently with great success.
Paul

I seriously doubt it!

is the tunel shallower than on a mk3 (later squarer) tunel, will the alloy rod selector then sit lower?
Shane

Yes but only 1/4 inch, nothing to worry about
Paul

I seriously doubt it!

I think I've seen that bracket for sale somewhere. Possibly on Minimania.

sure minispares sell that bracket as well V

i've defo seen one as well.

i had a january 1960 mini and fitted the rod change to it. just drilled the holes for the cotton reals and bolted it in place

If there is a bracket on the market it would save me hours of arsing about with little gain!!! Would make my life so much easier! thanks guys, will give minimania a try!!
Shane.

i can find it but try ringing Rich at minispares north. he's good for stuff like that

i know i've seen one somewhere.

Thanks Iain, will do!!
Shane.

i made my own bracket out of the metro one i had in the shed and 2 cotton reel shaped mounts , sits in there quite nice and not too low - my exhaust will scrape before it does