shifter linkage
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I replaced the ball and socket joints with heim fittings. Ace Hardware had all the parts I needed.
5/16-24 right hand thread heim fittings (2)
5/16-24x1 bolt (1)
5/16-24x1-1/4 bolt (1)
5/16-24 chrome nylock nut
5/16 washers (4)
I used the original rod and took 10 minutes to do the swap. I had to adjust the rear shift pedal down a notch and now she shifts smoothly and I'm not worried about getting stranded on the road. Total cost - $25 in parts. Nice...
5/16-24 right hand thread heim fittings (2)
5/16-24x1 bolt (1)
5/16-24x1-1/4 bolt (1)
5/16-24 chrome nylock nut
5/16 washers (4)
I used the original rod and took 10 minutes to do the swap. I had to adjust the rear shift pedal down a notch and now she shifts smoothly and I'm not worried about getting stranded on the road. Total cost - $25 in parts. Nice...
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I loosened the bolt that holds the front linkage arm that's behind the primary and on the same shaft as the shift levers. Then I pressed the levers and that arm towards each other and as tight to the primary as possible then tightened the bolt. This took up all of the free play on the shaft that goes through the primary. It has a rubber bushing so it doesn't hurt to be tight and it removed a lot of movement.
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I loosened the bolt that holds the front linkage arm that's behind the primary and on the same shaft as the shift levers. Then I pressed the levers and that arm towards each other and as tight to the primary as possible then tightened the bolt. This took up all of the free play on the shaft that goes through the primary. It has a rubber bushing so it doesn't hurt to be tight and it removed a lot of movement.
I have heim joints too and it still rattles.
The comment on the removal of the rear shifter upsetting the balance is probably a contributor.
Smart thinkin guys!