Re: Bum Shifter

["David G" <daveglu@hotmail.com>]

> the shift linkage on my 85 4000SQ, 5 speed has been "loose"
> for a month or so, hard to get into 1st/2nd but last night
> it "refused" to go into those gears and I had a hard time getting
> it into reverse.  My guess is worn parts in the linkage,
> crawled under the cat but couldn't see but one connection
> and that looked ok.  Would like to have some info before I take it
> to the shop?!


  Guess right, worn link, it is a ball on top of a arm that bolts to a shaft
where the shift input is on the trans.  Can be seen from above.  Can be
welded/repaired but a new part is apx $50 and not too big of a home repair
but can be a bit of a PITA.
 Dave
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