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shifter bushings, larger bushings |
Tom |
Jun 2 2007, 11:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
After putting new bushings in the trans bracket for the shifter rod, I still had a lot of slop. Taking it apart and measuring found the following. New Bushings are 0.600 inside dia and 0.815 outside dia. My bracket hole for the bushing is 0.830 and my rod is 0.588. Made another bushing for the rod that is slightly larger. Will get back later to let all know how it turns out.
Also made a couple of bushings for the yoke at the fire wall. Press fit and hone to fit pin. This tightened up that area very well. I used a white delrin material to make the bushings out of as this material is supposed to be good for this type of application. Later, Tom |
Tom |
May 11 2010, 11:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Nomad,
Yes, I would replace the cone screws also. You don't want things to come loose at the wrong time. I was pretty surprised to see this thread pop back up. I'm glad it had been some help to some members. Put in the replacement bushings and see how they work out and then see where you need to modify anything. I have a J-west boot for the rear console also. works great. You really need to keep the dirt and dust away ffrom the bushings there or risk excessive wear. Tom |
Nürburg Nomad |
May 11 2010, 02:08 PM
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914Rubber.com! Group: Members Posts: 296 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Buckeye State Member No.: 11,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Nomad, Yes, I would replace the cone screws also. You don't want things to come loose at the wrong time. I was pretty surprised to see this thread pop back up. I'm glad it had been some help to some members. Put in the replacement bushings and see how they work out and then see where you need to modify anything. I have a J-west boot for the rear console also. works great. You really need to keep the dirt and dust away ffrom the bushings there or risk excessive wear. Tom Okay great, I went ahead and ordered the full kit from Pelican (cone screws n all!) It also looks like I got the last hybrid shift rod bushing for the 72 Firewall/73 shifter linkage so perfect timing! I ordered the J-West piece too, I suppose I'll just leave the front boot how it is for now since there's no easy way to seal it to the stamping on the early 70-72 firewall. Otherwise any pointers or a guide to removing the plastic cover on the bottom of the transmission? I removed the clamp and pulled downward on the corner where the shifter linkage goes it and it moved a bit but I couldn't get the other sides to budge. I'd like to avoid cracking it since it looks like it's in pretty good shape, and leveraging against the transmission with a screwdriver to pry it off doesn't look like the best idea either? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Ideas? |
rwilner |
May 11 2010, 06:48 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
maybe try hitting it with a heat gun to soften it up?
Also, this thread will be useful when replacing your firewall bushing. |
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