Electric shifter for TH350?

[trogdor]

I'm looking at shifters and am wondering if anyone has made an electric shifter for a TH350? I can get a 12v linear actuator pretty easily, and I have a background in electronics so I think I could put it together. But I don't know if it is a good idea. I was thinking buttons or a knob on the dash to shift, would save some space too. Any examples of this?

 

[Jack Henderson]

I'm looking at shifters and am wondering if anyone has made an electric shifter for a TH350? I can get a 12v linear actuator pretty easily, and I have a background in electronics so I think I could put it together. But I don't know if it is a good idea. I was thinking buttons or a knob on the dash to shift, would save some space too. Any examples of this?

Look for posts from a member named Potvinguy. He has done it and provided a nice little write-up.

I'll try to look later on when I have a little more time and see if I can find it. If I can I'll post a link.

 

[fletcherson]

Speaking of Potvinguy, has anyone heard anything since the stroke rumor? But yeah, he did the electric shift with success. No reason not to if it suits your build. As valuable as real estate is inside the buckets, less space spent on bulky items is a benefit.

 

[lincolnuT]

Fletch I am the one that saw the report about the stroke but I have not seen or heard anything about it so far....I sure hope he is doing OK and still can cruise with us........

 

[Indycars]

Here is the article that @PotvinGuy wrote.

 

[Indycars]

Speaking of Potvinguy, has anyone heard anything since the stroke rumor?

You have to enter an email address when you register for this website. But that would have to come from the @WebMistress . Maybe she would email him and see if she can find out any info.

 

[Spanky]

If you leave him a private message he should get an email notification.

 

[Indycars]

If you leave him a private message he should get an email notification.

Sent !

 

[WebMistress]

Sent !

Let us know how he is when you hear back.
If you don't hear anything I will email him directly.

 

[Indycars]

Let us know how he is when you hear back.
If you don't hear anything I will email him directly.

Will do !

 

[lincolnuT]

All right all of the crew on here that wanted to hear from Potvinguy, I had his email address so I sent him an email and I just got a response from him. He said he did spend some time in the hospitals and did have some small strokes, but he is on the mend and he comes here once in awhile but he don't do much typing lately. He will show up here from time to time and respond soon.

He wanted me to tell all of you THANKS for Thinking of him and that he is doing OK just a little weak and tired all the time so Hang in there I am sure he will be back soon...........

Mike said that.....

 

[LongJohn]

That is good news! It’s funny how you get attached to friends you have never met. Been talking to him for years but have yet to meet him! Us long wheelbase guys gotta stick together!

 

[Neshkoro]

That’s cool, you guys!!

 

[Neshkoro]

It’s true. You feel like you know some folks here even though you’ve never met them. Reading their posts give a good idea of who they are.

 

[Spanky]

I was with him at the Springfield Nationals in 2018 and he's a very nice guy. Very knowledgeable about cars, esp. electrical stuff, which I am very ignorant on. (He drove his car from Minnesota to Springfield by the way!)

 

[fletcherson]

Good to hear that he is on the mend. I’ve whitnessed the effects of stroke, first hand, with my wife. It’s a big deal. Hope he has a full recovery. I hate to hear of people experiencing hard times.

 

[lincolnuT]

I spent a bunch of time with him in Green Bay Nationals he does have a very kool car. I know the stroke problems also and I hope he will come through without major problems.............I will try to stay in touch with him and let all us know some updates...

 

[PotvinGuy]

hey, it lives! I'm still cooking. lemme check around and I'll send the latest on the electric shifter. Mine has been running for years and it is an easy build. And I'm always looking for new ideas!

 

[Spanky]

Great to hear from you Kerry. You have no idea . . . !!!

 

[LongJohn]

Hi Kerry! Glad to hear from you buddy. Praying for recovery.