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x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:57 pm

Verde tranny going in 85GTV6. I have the iso links and shift rod. Anybody have any tips?

Can someone post some pics of their shift linkage?

Murray · Post by **Murray** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:44 pm

Hope this helps.

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:23 pm

Thanks Murray, it all makes sense now.....parts came to me in a bag

Do you know if the tranny mount at the linkage is different than a GTV6?

grant · Post by **grant** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:27 pm

X-rad, where did you buy the links? Where is the cheapest place to buy them? I'm located in CA.

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:20 am

a few pieces came with the tranny and a few (including the shift rod) I got two years ago from someone cleaning out their garage.

Hard to find in good condition...try APE..there is another place in Texas that sell upgrades but you need the basic parts..hit the net

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:06 am

Did your car originally have the isostatic linkage?

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:00 pm

Mats: No

Grant: Performatek used to sell some of these parts

Murray · Post by **Murray** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:33 pm

Do you know if the tranny mount at the linkage is different than a GTV6?

x-rad to the best of my knowledge all the isostatic setups are the same.The one on my 89 75TS is the same as the 86 GTV6.

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:06 pm

Murry: I was more concerned about the tranny mount. My original trans is a non-iso 85. The one going in is a verde. As far as I know, I have all the parts including a GTV6 iso-shift rod...just wondering if they will fit into a 1985 GTV6....

ignore the fly and plate rust.. minimal on the surface and the machine grooves are fresh

Murray · Post by **Murray** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:01 am

x-rad it looks like you have all yhe necessary parts.Have you read this section taken from the "digest clippings" on the main site ?
http://alfagtv6.com/cl_gear.htm#GTV6%2 ... e%20Milano

Towards the bottom there is some info about making the conversion.You do realize that the process involves the use of a large hammer

to increase the clearance to the floorpan so talk to her nicely before you start wacking

As far as the tranny mount goes you have to add the plate (which I've highlighted in you photo ) and you're all set.

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 5:10 am

x-rad wrote:Mats: No

The floor is different, I think it will be difficult to fit the iso linkage on your car. The best solution would be to switch the shifter axle in the box and use the old linkage.
That's what I have done on my racecar.

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:59 am

Thanks Murray, link had some tips...

I would rather cut and weld a new floor patch than change the shift rod. The tranny was recently rebuilt so I really don't want to take it apart.

Hopefully, I have the correct shift rod. I was told it was from an 86 GTV6 and not a milano.

1) fix floor for linkage
2) lengthen front shift rod a little?

brookstroutr · Post by **brookstroutr** » Sun May 13, 2007 1:49 pm

Quick question on the '85 shifter. Didn't this year start with the old shifter & change to the iso later on? I sourcing an upgrade for my '84 just for the 1 - 2 gear ratio.

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Sun May 13, 2007 2:44 pm

my 85 has the old shifter set-up and it's a 'November' car...

DaveH · Post by **DaveH** » Sun May 13, 2007 4:38 pm

x-rad, yours is Nov 85 manufacture? Really surprising it does not have iso linkage.

I thought the Milano changes all came in earlier in the year. We are talking about Alfa though; it might be a bit too much to expect consistency.

Is your cross-member fixed or removable?

Isostatic links