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> Looking for tail shift rod support bracket bushing, Cant find it in the PET
markhoward
post Apr 25 2023, 06:57 PM
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Does anyone know where to get the bushing that supports the shift rod at the transmission for a tail shift car? Apparently, it has a smaller inside diameter than the ones that go on the firewall and under the shifter. I looked on 914rubber, AA and Pelican and can’t seem to find it.

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post Apr 26 2023, 11:43 AM
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I spoke with George at AA. He confirmed that the 3 bushings are the same part number and that I should get German made ones. I may do that but for now, I’m doing this hooptie fix using Nashua aluminum tape to build up the thickness of the rod. Now it is a tight fit and should last a while. My plans for the car involve moving to a side shift with Chris Foley’s shift rod kit so this is definitely a short term solution. The play at the rear is not attributed to wear on the rod as I have the same problem when moving the bushing past the wear area and on to the original painted surface.

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post Apr 26 2023, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(markhoward @ Apr 26 2023, 09:43 AM) *

I spoke with George at AA. He confirmed that the 3 bushings are the same part number and that I should get German made ones. I may do that but for now, I’m doing this hooptie fix using Nashua aluminum tape to build up the thickness of the rod. Now it is a tight fit and should last a while. My plans for the car involve moving to a side shift with Chris Foley’s shift rod kit so this is definitely a short term solution. BTW, the same bushings were used in the tunnel and fit nice and tight there. The play at the rear is not attributed to wear on the rod as I have the same problem when moving the bushing past the wear area and on to the original painted surface.

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Don’t make this part of your repair.
Look for a lower mileage shift rod, plenty out there as many have switched over to side shift.
When installed there will be pressure from the mount and you will put plenty of grease on it that’s why it has the boot. The most important part is the ball and key at the end, the wear there makes a lot of the tail shift slop.
You could have the rod sand blasted and powder coated but that won’t make the key end any better.
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markhoward   Looking for tail shift rod support bracket bushing   Apr 25 2023, 06:57 PM
mepstein   Maybe me came in a kit with all the shift linkage ...   Apr 25 2023, 07:46 PM
windforfun   Call George at AA. Talk to the Doctor.   Apr 25 2023, 07:47 PM
ejm   PET shows 3 of the same bushing   Apr 25 2023, 08:17 PM
Montreal914   I think he is reffering to part #44. :confused:   Apr 25 2023, 09:29 PM
Mikey914   Got the bushing, but not the metal. You should be ...   Apr 26 2023, 04:09 AM
markhoward   Thanks for the replies everyone. @Mikey914 , I i...   Apr 26 2023, 08:25 AM
gord   Thanks for the replies everyone. [b]@[url=http:...   Apr 26 2023, 10:12 AM
fixer34   I just did this exact bushing on my -6 tail shifte...   Apr 26 2023, 10:43 AM
markhoward   Here’s a pic showing the rod in a new bushing. ...   Apr 26 2023, 11:18 AM
mgphoto   Here’s a pic showing the rod in a new bushing. ...   Apr 26 2023, 11:31 AM
markhoward   I spoke with George at AA. He confirmed that the ...   Apr 26 2023, 11:43 AM
mgphoto   I spoke with George at AA. He confirmed that the...   Apr 26 2023, 04:24 PM
gord   Is the bushing still loose on the rod even after i...   Apr 26 2023, 11:49 AM
fixer34   Of course, I can't find the order paperwork no...   Apr 26 2023, 12:08 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   91442422400 get a real factory one, the aftermarke...   Apr 26 2023, 12:19 PM
Mikey914   The bushing does compress when installed. I’ve t...   Apr 26 2023, 01:32 PM
r_towle   Sadly due to the geometry, the rod should not be s...   Apr 26 2023, 01:44 PM
SLKWrx   This might work out for you: https://www.jwestengi...   Jun 5 2023, 04:27 PM
markhoward   Just following up on this. I decided to replace a...   Jan 9 2024, 07:45 PM


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