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Posted by: rosenfe Feb 4 2014, 06:55 PM

on my 73 2.o,im reinstalling the shifter bar,got front on ,but back connection with new bushing is not going in over the ball.whats the easy way to do this>

Posted by: rosenfe Feb 4 2014, 08:18 PM

maybe im not being clear:im reinstalling shift rod with coupler and new bushing in coupler to transmission,but finding it tough to get coupler onto ball at trans.is this normally a tight fit,maybe wrong bushing?any tips as to how to get coupler on to ball?

Posted by: HalfMoon Feb 4 2014, 08:22 PM

I just di mine a few weeks ago. It was quite a tight fit and I had to give it a good whack (with my hand) and I heard an audible click when it snapped into place. Don't for get to add a little lithuim grease :-)

Posted by: r_towle Feb 4 2014, 08:43 PM

Put the bushing on the ball first, not while it's in the cup.

A good smack with a mallet will get it on.

Posted by: rosenfe Feb 4 2014, 08:53 PM

thanks,i was doing it backwards

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Feb 5 2014, 06:00 AM

I put the bushing in the coupler first, then use a 3" clamp to press it onto the ball. Easy.

I've broken one with a hammer.

Posted by: r_towle Feb 5 2014, 07:12 AM

A better way with less chance of damage.

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 5 2014, 07:26 AM

a tiny bit of lubricant on the inside edge of the ball cup bushing helps. make sure there's no crap left behind in the coupler too.