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JohnA

03-31-2016 @ 2:34 PM

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Hi fellas--when my 48 Ford 2dr comes out of storage next month the first thing I have to do is rebuild the shift linkage right from scratch,question 1.do the shift levers on the coloum have bushings. Question 2 I replaced the rubber grommets two years ago on shifter rods and I see they have fallen out already,should they be pressed in.Question 3 should I pull off levers at tranny and check also,sorry to be so long winded,I"m just happy I can speell.John Canada

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04-01-2016 @ 4:47 AM

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I believe the aftermarket has a repair kit for the linkage with rubber bushings you install with your hand into the linkage holes and two brass inserts for the two sides and the I.D. You use a tool to peen the end of the one brass insert over the other brass end piece and wind up with an exact reproduction of the original. When installed correctly the rubber bushing will not come out. The tool should come with the kit. See Mac's catalog 01A-7354-RK or 32-10355-1 If the tool is not included check with the local V8 club for someone that may have a used tool to borrow.

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04-01-2016 @ 11:34 AM

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What 40coupe said I just did this, the kit came with 4 rubber grommets that fit inside the eyes of the shift levers, and 4 sets of 2 piece brass bushings, my kit however did not come with the tool, so if you don't have or want to make a tool to press the bushings together, they fit fine without a press, but I think you want to roll the sleeve over the washer like a rivit. If none of that made sense I can make s video. Just make sure your kit comes with the tool if you need it

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04-01-2016 @ 2:51 PM

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Gotcha on the shift rods, but about the shift levers on coloum,mine are quite wornin out.do they have bushings or can you get new ones. Thks guys

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04-01-2016 @ 3:47 PM

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The kit we are talking about, its 12 pieces, 4 rubber bushings/grommets. They will fill up the inch or so holes in both shifter rods and both levers that come off the column. Each of these will then have a brass bushing that squeezes into the larger rubber part giving a tight fit. There will also be 4 brass washers that get pressed on the other side of the brass inserts. I'll make a short video and post a link when I get home from the shop

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04-01-2016 @ 4:05 PM

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Thank you.

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04-01-2016 @ 4:39 PM

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short video showing the parts that come in the kit and where they go, its uploading now so it may take a few minutes or more until its done processing

https://youtu.be/kAlP4ThsaGI

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04-02-2016 @ 7:07 AM

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Thanks grovemr. for video,very helpful,when you said you had already rebuilt levers on column,how did you rebuild,I have"t taken mine apart yet so not sure what I will find,can I replace with new levers or is their a bushing I can replace on lever.Tks JOhn

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04-02-2016 @ 11:13 AM

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I'll have to dig through pics and videos when I get home from the shop tonight. Mine was really stubborn from old dirty grease that had hardened. Pics would help explain I'm sure... But I'll try my best.

The column at the levers has a pin that goes through it. In the neutral position as you pull up or down on the shifter the pin should slide into the slot for the upper or lower lever. In my case it was really too much effort to move when I pulled it apart is was like I said just filled up with hardened old grease I took care to lay out each piece as I disassembled, I sandblasted the exterior surface in my cabinet, an used solvents to clean the interior mechanisms. Once reassembled it moves freely.

Not sure what state your car is in but I was doing a full teardown, if you car is complete it may be tricky to pull the shifter column out.

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04-02-2016 @ 11:41 AM

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Reread your question on the levers, so I'll try to clarify about them some more, the levers themselves, are cast and machined pieces inside there are no bushings, there is a relief cut in either one to accept a pin that goes through the column shaft. It's possible your levers and pin are really worn if you have slop in your shifter(obviously it seems your first problem is bushing on the rod and lever ends due to your earlier post) but if your levers are sticky it may like in my case be build up of gunk inside. Its not a well sealed unit so it just may need a thorough cleaning

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