Re: adding oil pressure gauge to 4kq

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-11-18 12:13:10 EST, paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk writes:

>>shift lever needs adjusting, 5th and reverse are tough to find
>>(more play center-to-left than center-to-right)


>I had this problem on my 80q.  After wasting much time adjusting the 
> linkage, it turned
>out to be a VERY loose rivet on the ball on the lever that attached to 
> the selector rod coming out of the gearbox.  I've been told this is a 
> common problem.

Ahhh, this one struck a note with me...I've played that game with my '84 as
well. I ended up swapping to a later ball 'n' socket which was welded rather
than riveted. Dramatic difference along with a bushing and fine adjustment
rod.

-Cheers
Chris Semple
Autobahn01@aol.com
'87 4000q
   '84 4000q
       '83 TQC
           '83 TQC