GRP Short Shifter Install Notes and My thoughts

[virtualmacho]

I would just make a mental note of how many turns it takes from initial engagement to fully inserted and maybe not back off more than 40% of the turns so that there is plenty of thread remaining engaged.

Thanks for the advice. Knowing how much thread is left should lighten mental stress contributing to the shifter stalk ED

You are asking for trouble. The stud that the GRP eyelet mounts to is fixed in place by the same nut that holds down the eyelet. So if you remove the eyelet, that stud may fall out?

I did consider that, but think the stud will be trapped in place if the nut is removed after the unit is pushed on to the bell crank. However, since it is cold the chances of nut fumbling and nut loss increase. I dunno, guess it will depend on the weather and how I'm feeling that day. I'll figure it out. As you have pointed out, the important thing is to make sure your stalk stands proud before reinstalling the cotter pin.

 

[GRP]

As mentioned above, I do the same and adjust it visually by looking through the rear window at the shifter and then verify by sitting in the car and giving it a little test before locking everything down.
Having the shifter in the 100% exact position isn't critical but you want it as close as possible.