shift lever bushings. lots of numbers, sorta confusing Options

[rhodyguy]

referring to my old, paper, AA catalog. p194.

1. 2 dif housing numbers. early vs late. how do they differ?

2. the upper plastic bushing, item 6 #901 424 132 00, is common for both versions. I get that one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

3. the lower bushing. item 39 #s, 2.3mm 914 424 343 01 and 3.4mm 914 424 343 02.

is there some reason both of those will not work in the late housings? year specific for some reason?

the reason I'm asking is I want to put together a couple of SS conversion packages with the shifter bushings, spring and detent plate (if needed) renewed. all new rod bushings and dr side warm air guides as part of the package.

these bushings can make a real improvement in the shifter operation. most are prob 40+years old and are either paper thin or non-existent. a spent detent plate and wear on the contact point on the lever add to the struggle setting up the linkage and engaging R&1st cleanly.

TIA

k

[rhodyguy]

So, the side shift 343 02 is a spuperceed for the 01? Perhaps the inner diameter hole was a fix? I'm not all that concerned with the tail shift shifter piece as these Will be for the conversion minded. Thanks for your input. Replacing the tail shifter bushings wouldn't hurt those using the correct transmissions.