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Posted by: 74ravenna Jul 3 2016, 01:35 PM

Replacing the bushings on a side shift but I can't fit the Shift Lever into the Ball Cup Bushing (at the rear).
I've double checked to see if I bought the correct bushing and it appears that I have.
I've applied a fair amount of force and it doesn't seem close to snapping in.
A hard steel ball and a hard plastic cup with a smaller opening!!!
Not a lot of give.
Whats the trick?

TIA
Steve

Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 3 2016, 01:52 PM

Warm bushing in boiling water, put the bushing on the ball first.

Posted by: mepstein Jul 3 2016, 01:56 PM

you can drill a very small hole in the back of the bushing to release the air pressure. lube it with grease. push it in or tap with rubber mallet.

Posted by: 74ravenna Jul 3 2016, 02:37 PM

Ok, nice to have options!

Thanks
Steve