| Bill4d1merc | -- 07-01-2010 @ 3:01 PM |
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I bought the column shift linkage repair kit now I need some info on the correct way to install it. Is there a special tool for forming the side that the washer is on? Thanks for any help. Bill
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| supereal | -- 07-02-2010 @ 10:02 AM |
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The are secured like most grommets, where the washer is placed over the shank of the grommet and then peened over to stay in place. It is easier to do with the shift levers out of the car, but if you back up the grommet base with a big hammer, you can do the job. Most repro grommets are made of brass, so you don't have to bash them. We use a big "drift" chisel to start the process of bending over the tube.
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| Bill4d1merc | -- 07-02-2010 @ 1:32 PM |
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Thank you for the reply Supereal. I repaired the end of the shifter column as described here. http://www.flatheadv8.org/columnshift.pdf The shifter levers are still out of the car but I was more interested in the proper tool used to peen them over. I have seen the tools used for brass grommets at the hardware store and was wondering if there was something similar for this kit. My main concern with peening them over with just a hammer is that it might deform the hole and cause binding on the linkage. Bill
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| 51f1 | -- 07-02-2010 @ 3:43 PM |
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All of the brass shift linkage bushing kits that I have bought came with a tool. Richard
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| Bill4d1merc | -- 07-02-2010 @ 4:03 PM |
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Hi Richard, I bought kit 01A-7354-RK from Mac's, It did not come with the tool nor do they offer one.I have looked at the kits from other vendors and haven't found any mention of the tool. Where did you purchase your kit? Bill
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| Bill4d1merc | -- 07-02-2010 @ 4:06 PM |
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I just found one at Dennis Carpenter Thanks Bill
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| supereal | -- 07-03-2010 @ 8:31 AM |
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When the levers are out of the car, we use a ball peen hammer to set the grommets by backing them up, turning the hammer over so the ball is on the grommet, then tap it with another hammer. We have several tools for setting grommets in tarps, etc, but most are not strong enough for the shift pieces.
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