Shifter gates for GT40 SPF MK II ?

[Mark Coulter]

Just got my SPF GT40 on the road and i find it hard to shift into gear sometimes. I see some have built there own shift gates so you dont miss shift as much.
Any direction or advise from you guys is much appreciated

 

[DaveM]

Does your SPF have the Olthoff shift kit? If not it does shorten throws and is more precise.

 

[Mark Coulter]

Not sure--how would i tell if it has Olthoff shift kit

 

[Markus]

Not sure--how would i tell if it has Olthoff shift kit

Search the forum, there is plenty of information e.g.

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Post in thread 'Olthoff Shift Linkage Upgrade - Nice!'

Oct 16, 2014

Some have asked me to post a photo of the new linkage. Maybe someone else can post a photo of the original linkage?

The biggest visual differences that I can see are as follows. The original linkage has a triangular base plate that bolts to the transaxle in addition to the linkage arms. The upper vertical arm on the original is tapered in steps, where the replacement linkage has a straight continuous taper from base to upper part where the linkage attaches.

- Jeff

• LIONDOG

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Thread 'Olthoff Shift Kit'

Aug 14, 2024

Hi:

My MKII was built out by Olthoff with the Olthoff shift kit, which means I have no practical knowledge of how the shifting was before the kit was installed. Frankly, I find the shift quality overall to be lousy, all things considered----slow, heavy, notchy and really clunky for over 6,000 miles, and it's installed and adjusted correctly. I may do some experimentation, but are there others out there who have the before/after shift kit knowledge that I lack? I did a search and found a few opinions, but I am wondering if there are more.

Many thanks,
/s/ Chris

• Chris Kennedy
• Replies: 8
• Forum: All Ford GT40

 

[Mark Coulter]

Ok im starting to get some ideas here--there was a box full of parts im seeing as maybe this Olthoff kit--enclosed is a picture of these parts? I bought this car with the trans removed--the previous owner died so i trying to figure this out

 

[DaveM]

Your photos are SPF supplied pieces, not Olthoff. Refer to 2014 link in above post for Olthoff kit. Unfortunately Olthoff's website is still not fully operational, but you can call them for price and availablity.

 

[Mark H.]

I have the Olthoff kit on my MKII SPF, initially found the shifting was OK , but certainty not Hurst 4 speed quality. Did not drive the car with the stock SPF shifter brackets so cannot compare the two. So in an attempt to improve the shifting, I eliminated the center console parking brake and related brackets, reorientated the cables around the engine and revised the one upper transaxle cable bracket for a straighter shot at shift box. I was going to do a gated shifter plate but the throws are so short and close, seemed unnecessary. Like the shifting now, very easy and on point. I posted some pictures of all this sometime back, but will post some additional when I get back to where the car is this week end .