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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Is there a bushing in shift linkeage of 72 1.7 ?

Posted by: orange73 Jun 9 2009, 01:39 PM

I have a 72 914 with 1.7 eng. It has the long shift rod that goes all the way to back of engine / trans . The previous owner has placed about 4 heavey duty wire ties around this junction and I assume they are taking the place of some type of bushing that may be missing ?? Is there a bushing that goes here ? Is it hard to replace ? It shifts ok , a little sloppy but I am sure it will improve if I can get what is supposed to be there replaced. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jun 9 2009, 01:55 PM

http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/Parts/Pedals/shift_linkage_tail_big.htm

and http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_shift_improve/914_tail_shift_improve.htm

those links should help you out a lot, I'm not sure where you mean..

if you have a tail-shift, I would watch for a cheap side-shift to upgrade... you'll need the tranny, all linkage, the engine bar, and the outer engine bar mounts.

Posted by: Project 6 Jun 9 2009, 03:44 PM

Are the covers for the shift rod end still available?

Posted by: McMark Jun 9 2009, 03:49 PM

The stock 72 setup has a whole mess of bushings that need to be correct and in good shape.

Call GPR and order a complete bushing package. Do them all, then check the shifter adjustment to get the best out of your stock setup.