Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: puffinator Apr 19 2015, 06:36 PM

How do I connect the piece in the photo which attaches to the end of the long shift rod under the car to the ball shift rod on the transmission?

Posted by: r_towle Apr 19 2015, 06:43 PM

Bushing goes on ball
Metal piece above goes on bushing
Rod slides into metal piece above
Allen head cone screw goes into shift Rod.

Posted by: puffinator Apr 19 2015, 06:58 PM

The deldrin or whatever bushing inside the metal has a diameter of 16mm and the ball on the transmission is a little over 18mm. The meta piece in the picture with the bushing doesn't want to go over the ball even with a lot of force. Do I just try to force it on - hammer?

Posted by: r_towle Apr 19 2015, 07:00 PM

Bushing goes on ball first, all alone
Then metal piece goes over bushing.

It expands enough to fit on,the ball, a good smack with the heal of yr hand should do it

Large channel lock pliers also work.

Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 19 2015, 07:04 PM

You can also boil the bushing in water and it will pop on while hot.

You should add a little grease inside the bushing before fitting.