CTS-V Shifter Linkage Measurements
05-25-2013, 05:55 AM
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CTS-V Shifter Linkage Measurements Attached is an assortment of images that may help you design your own linkage bushings, if you choose to do so. Units are in millimeters.
High level overview - aft mounting rail slid forward to inspect UUC bushings
UUC and Creative Steel aft linkage bushing comparison - note the lack of a forward lip on the Creative Steel bushing
Aft linkage bushing OD (Creative Steel)
Linkage Rail OD
Aft mounting rail length
UUC bushing length
Another one of the UUC bushing length
UUC bushing lip diameter
Forward linkage bushing receiver length
Forward bushing length (Home Depot)
Forward linkage bushing ID (OEM)
Another one of the forward linkage bushing ID (OEM)
Forward linkage bushing length (OEM)
Forward linkage bushing ID (OEM) -- be careful, because this rubber bushing expands when the steel core is inserted
High level overview - aft mounting rail slid forward to inspect UUC bushings
UUC and Creative Steel aft linkage bushing comparison - note the lack of a forward lip on the Creative Steel bushing
Aft linkage bushing OD (Creative Steel)
Linkage Rail OD
Aft mounting rail length
UUC bushing length
Another one of the UUC bushing length
UUC bushing lip diameter
Forward linkage bushing receiver length
Forward bushing length (Home Depot)
Forward linkage bushing ID (OEM)
Another one of the forward linkage bushing ID (OEM)
Forward linkage bushing length (OEM)
Forward linkage bushing ID (OEM) -- be careful, because this rubber bushing expands when the steel core is inserted
Last edited by FuzzyLog1c; 05-25-2013 at 06:37 AM.
11-10-2013, 09:16 AM
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It's in the electrical department. You'll need four and a Sawzall (or equivalent) to shorten them up by about 50%. Buy 6-8 so that you'll have spares in case you mess up. It's also a good idea because they vary slightly in diameter and you may find that one or two don't fit as snugly as you'd like.
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09-25-2017, 03:04 PM
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I'm not sure quite how the age of the thread matters here with the question I ask.
I get that hosting changes and such can make pictures disappear (like the ****show with imagebucket recently).
People complain about necro-posting sometimes. The reason i've been told on software forums is that changes are made and the problems change, even if symptoms are the same, so its better to start your own post.
In this case, information would still be valid for anybody trying to find a way to obtain or make precision bushings like the ones that were being worked on by a forum member. I havent' found a kit yet that includes things like a machined shoulder bolt and such.
I'm not even sure the kits i've found cover all of the bushings- i need to do more research there (such as purchasing the several available creative steel bushing kits).
One of the absolutely terrible thing about forums when it comes to trying to locate historic information. At least with a normal website you could try to reference wayback machine.
Its a damn catch 22. If you necropost you're shamed. If you start a new thread that has existing topics, you're shamed.
And, (not to be an ***) but in both cases instead of folks either not responding, or providing useful information, folks have the need to respond with something not-useful.
My question stands; Does someone still have the pictures, or information somewhere?
Sorry for the ranty/long winded post.
I get that hosting changes and such can make pictures disappear (like the ****show with imagebucket recently).
People complain about necro-posting sometimes. The reason i've been told on software forums is that changes are made and the problems change, even if symptoms are the same, so its better to start your own post.
In this case, information would still be valid for anybody trying to find a way to obtain or make precision bushings like the ones that were being worked on by a forum member. I havent' found a kit yet that includes things like a machined shoulder bolt and such.
I'm not even sure the kits i've found cover all of the bushings- i need to do more research there (such as purchasing the several available creative steel bushing kits).
One of the absolutely terrible thing about forums when it comes to trying to locate historic information. At least with a normal website you could try to reference wayback machine.
Its a damn catch 22. If you necropost you're shamed. If you start a new thread that has existing topics, you're shamed.
And, (not to be an ***) but in both cases instead of folks either not responding, or providing useful information, folks have the need to respond with something not-useful.
My question stands; Does someone still have the pictures, or information somewhere?
Sorry for the ranty/long winded post.
Last edited by thenextdon13; 09-25-2017 at 03:07 PM. Reason: formatting
10-08-2017, 09:49 PM
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The bushings work well but they transmit T-56 gear noise into the cabin. If I ever started making them they'd have to be Delrin or partial Delrin with a press-fit core. They're such small, simple parts that there's nothing in it for anyone and it's hard to get excited about making them.
10-09-2017, 09:53 AM
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I got your message. I've gotten at least 50 messages about those machined aluminum-bronze bushings. I haven't continued the project due to people making my life hell and the machinist giving the drawings to someone else. Fortunately the drawings that he issued had a critical fitment problem so the corrected final design is with me.
The bushings work well but they transmit T-56 gear noise into the cabin. If I ever started making them they'd have to be Delrin or partial Delrin with a press-fit core. They're such small, simple parts that there's nothing in it for anyone and it's hard to get excited about making them.
The bushings work well but they transmit T-56 gear noise into the cabin. If I ever started making them they'd have to be Delrin or partial Delrin with a press-fit core. They're such small, simple parts that there's nothing in it for anyone and it's hard to get excited about making them.
