4k, 5k, 200's quantums etc. manual transmission gear linkage bushing

Montague, Scot smontagu at mail.smu.edu
Tue Aug 4 10:27:31 PDT 2009


Took my 86 5ktq to the shop due to sloppy gear linkage that was making it tough to get in 1st and 2nd.  We found out that the part, a nylon bushing was no longer available. One of my mechanics said that he used to keep a number of them in stock due to the high failure rate, but he hasn't any more available!
Long story short, rather than discard the car for lack of a simple part, we decided to fabricate a replacement out of delrin, and this item should be superior to the nylon part. If you also need one (or want a spare) I can make some for you.

Scot Montague

Meadows Facilities Office
Staff Advisory Council/Meadows Representative
SMU Cycling Club
214.768.2713



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