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> Shift coupler bushing failure- what’s the best replacement, Lost all but 2&3 -
DRPHIL914
post Jan 10 2020, 09:07 AM
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I have been driving the 914 this week to work , perfect weather and better gas mileage than truck, anyway sudden loss of all gears but 2&3, had just left neighborhood so put car back in garage and last night I found that the shifter coupling bushing was completely gone, all the parts still inside the dirt boot cover, and of course this is a bushing I overlooked last time the motor and trans were out of the car!
It may be the original one . At first I thought I had a cone screw back out but on further inspection found this to be the culprit.

So I see that there are 3-4 variations of these from bronze to stock to poly.

I am wondering if it’s worth spending the extra $25 for the brass ones? Seems there are not any available that I can get over night to get car back on road before next weekend which is a bummer. So any money have suggestion are appreciate, also do we use any lube on installation.

Phil

This brass one looks pretty good how do the work?


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I actually designed mine specifically cor the application. Yes there is a problem with some that the hole for the pin is way to big. Mine is slightly elliptical, but not as exaggerated as the one you speak of. It allows for the pin to stretch the material slightly during installation. My arguement is if you are making an improvement, replace with a steering knuckle.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-7606...jRoCykEQAvD_BwE
Summit has them for about $45.
The question is how far fro. Stock you really want to go?
If you can easily(relative to the other option) replace a stock failed bushing for under $10, that you will probably not have to replace in you lifetime,.
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Put in something that will call attention to itself as a non factory modification. Some may value this, some may pay to swap it back.

I'm not planning to sell my car but I kind of look at my choice that way.

Brass or oil bronze is the next choice, but your looking at an "upgrade" that really only will cost more, as you will not recoup the cost in your lifetime.

That's my logic when I made these. It's a simple process to make in oil bronze.
If I'm wrong in my assumptions and enough folks want them, you know me, I'll make them.

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DRPHIL914   Shift coupler bushing failure- what’s the best replacement   Jan 10 2020, 09:07 AM
76-914   They're awesome. You won't regret buying t...   Jan 10 2020, 09:29 AM
914Sixer   BE Careful when buying bushings. There are TWO ty...   Jan 10 2020, 10:06 AM
DRPHIL914   Thanks for the info guys I think I will spring for...   Jan 10 2020, 10:50 AM
ndfrigi   Dr. Phil, since you will be replacing the coupler ...   Jan 10 2020, 11:50 AM
Robson51   [quote name='ndfrigi' date='Jan 10 202...   Jan 10 2020, 12:36 PM
DRPHIL914   Is that one Chris Foley’s or Rixx914parts?   Jan 10 2020, 12:44 PM
GregAmy   Tangerine Racing (Chris Foley). Installs in minute...   Jan 10 2020, 01:07 PM
euro911   :agree: I installed one of Chris' spherical ...   Jan 10 2020, 06:02 PM
Mikey914   When it comes to replacing the knuckle bushing. Yo...   Jan 10 2020, 07:46 PM
DRPHIL914   When it comes to replacing the knuckle bushing. Y...   Jan 10 2020, 08:55 PM
IronHillRestorations   I have a few sets of NOS Stoddard bushings for 914...   Jan 11 2020, 07:31 AM
Dominic   I had this issue a few back, NONE of the normal su...   Jan 11 2020, 11:03 AM
914forme   I would use a steering shaft U-joint, and figure o...   Jan 11 2020, 01:57 PM
mepstein   I would use a steering shaft U-joint, and figure ...   Jan 12 2020, 02:01 PM
DRPHIL914   I would use a steering shaft U-joint, and figure...   Jan 13 2020, 06:22 AM
Mikey914   I actually designed mine specifically cor the appl...   Jan 12 2020, 12:34 PM
euro911   ahhhh ... A German Mauser? :shoot2kill:   Jan 12 2020, 02:51 PM
Mikey914   Post up a pic. I think you have the steering knuck...   Jan 13 2020, 01:03 PM
Mikey914   And these easily pres in with a bench vice   Jan 13 2020, 01:05 PM
mepstein   Jwest used a splined stub that once welded onto th...   Jan 13 2020, 01:48 PM


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