ultra_runner Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Guys, I have to make hybrid shifter cables to mate the M66 to an 850 shifter. The ball-socket connectors are different sizes so... I have the M66 trans and M66 (S60R) shifter cables. I am going to have to cut the cable near the shifter and mate 850 shifter type connectors so I can connect the cables to the shifter. Get it?Anyway, the only thing I have a picture of is the shifter cable assy for an M56. Can someone confirm for me if this is the same basic setup for the M66? I am pretty sure (99.9999%) that it is the same, but I need to confirm 100% BEFORE I cut the cables. Can anyone confirm with a pic or something? Thanks.I figured I would throw this up here too. The cables for the M66 are different diameter than the 850 ones. Therefore I had to cut a slot into the shifter housing assy to fit/mount the cable in there to keep it stable. The other cable will need to be secured via the plastic housing that sits in front of the shifter assy. Check it!Some one help me out here.Thanks.Scott C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 How about using an M66 shifter?The one thing I do know, the shifter assy comes pretty accurate. Had the cables replaced on both my R's and it needed fine adjustment which appeared to be tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_runner Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 How about using an M66 shifter?The one thing I do know, the shifter assy comes pretty accurate. Had the cables replaced on both my R's and it needed fine adjustment which appeared to be tricky.Johann - The shifter assy for the M66 has completely different mounting holes and a wider base. It won't fit.I am thinking of cutting the cable and then threading the ends and using a turnbuckle to connect the two. That way, I can adjust the length as needed. Thoughts?Scott C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Johann - The shifter assy for the M66 has completely different mounting holes and a wider base. It won't fit.I am thinking of cutting the cable and then threading the ends and using a turnbuckle to connect the two. That way, I can adjust the length as needed. Thoughts?Scott C.I would love to see how this works out becuase my next little project is probably buying a new M66 to throw in my 850 if i choose to keep her...how much did you get your tranny for if you dont mind me asking? new, used or reman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_runner Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I would love to see how this works out becuase my next little project is probably buying a new M66 to throw in my 850 if i choose to keep her...how much did you get your tranny for if you dont mind me asking? new, used or reman?Brand new - ran me $800 shipped. But you're not going to find another deal like that again. I heard they run $2800-3200 new but un-confirmed. I know of one in a junk yard with 2K miles on it for $1200.Scott C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Brand new - ran me $800 shipped. But you're not going to find another deal like that again. I heard they run $2800-3200 new but un-confirmed. I know of one in a junk yard with 2K miles on it for $1200.Scott C.damn! that is an insane price, my dealer price is around a grand wholesale for i beleive a reman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Johann - The shifter assy for the M66 has completely different mounting holes and a wider base. It won't fit.How about the shifter mechanism? not similar to the old mechanism? Is there a way to put it in the older base?I am thinking of cutting the cable and then threading the ends and using a turnbuckle to connect the two. That way, I can adjust the length as needed. Thoughts?Scott C.Could work, the older cables have ~3" clear cable before it connects to the shifter. I think M6 should fit or a US equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_runner Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 How about the shifter mechanism? not similar to the old mechanism? Is there a way to put it in the older base?Completely different diameters, etc. I will try to take a picture later today and post it.Could work, the older cables have ~3" clear cable before it connects to the shifter. I think M6 should fit or a US equivalent.Yeah - I have to look today at both assys, etc. Another thought it to weld the ball connector off the M66 shifter onto the 850 shifter, but that does no solve the length/adjustment issue. I just have to figure out all of the measurements, etc. before I start cutting Scott C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal850tuner Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 U'll need the S60 shifter cause the m66 has 6 gears not five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_runner Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 U'll need the S60 shifter cause the m66 has 6 gears not five.No no no... the shifters are not gated, they are free floating. In other words, if you disconnect the shifter cables, the shifter just flops around unlike other some other assys that have gates built into the shifter. Even Seamus used his stock shifter but he needed custom cables.M56 and M66 alike.Scott C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal850tuner Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 O my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_runner Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 O my bad.It's OK - thats what I originally thought too!Scott C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gioseppe Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 when i get home i'll check out vadis and see what i can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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