Shifter Rod Bushing Replacement

When replacing a shifter rod bushing to quiet a rattling shifter, where does
the actual neoprene bushing go on the rod? I know how to remove the rod
through the front of the car and all that, but can't remember where the new
peice goes.

Thanks,

Randall Brink

>When replacing a shifter rod bushing to quiet a rattling shifter, where does
>the actual neoprene bushing go on the rod? I

It doesn't really go on the rod. It goes into a housing on the bracket that
suspends the shift rod in the tunnel. You need to install the "O" ring first
and then pop the bushing into the housing then grease the hezbollah out of the
rod and carefully push it through the bushing. Once in the rod should slide
through until it reaches the coupler.
--Dan E

You refer to an "O" ring, which I am not familiar with. I assume I will need
to obtain this "O" ring before starting the project. Unless it is already a
part of the shifter rod assempbly.

Randall Brink


"Braukuche" > wrote in message
...
> >When replacing a shifter rod bushing to quiet a rattling shifter, where
> >does
>>the actual neoprene bushing go on the rod? I
>
> It doesn't really go on the rod. It goes into a housing on the bracket
> that
> suspends the shift rod in the tunnel. You need to install the "O" ring
> first
> and then pop the bushing into the housing then grease the hezbollah out of
> the
> rod and carefully push it through the bushing. Once in the rod should
> slide
> through until it reaches the coupler.
> --Dan E

Randall Brink wrote:
> You refer to an "O" ring, which I am not familiar with. I assume I
will need
> to obtain this "O" ring before starting the project. Unless it is
already a
> part of the shifter rod assempbly.
>


It's more of a circlip. If you ordered your shifter bushing from John
at aircooled.net, the bushing should already have the circlip
installed. If not, you may need to take a trip to the junkyard,
because I have no idea who sells them.

~Anthony

Anthony wrote:
>
> Randall Brink wrote:
> > You refer to an "O" ring, which I am not familiar with. I assume I
> will need
> > to obtain this "O" ring before starting the project. Unless it is
> already a
> > part of the shifter rod assempbly.
> >
>
> It's more of a circlip. If you ordered your shifter bushing from John
> at aircooled.net, the bushing should already have the circlip
> installed. If not, you may need to take a trip to the junkyard,
> because I have no idea who sells them.
>
> ~Anthony


The bushings sold today work just as well without the (damn hard to
install) C-clip.
Anyway, it should come with the bushing. If it's missing, it's no big
deal.
With luck you can find an old c-clip still in place when you remove the
old bushing.

Jan

Jan wrote:
>
> Anthony wrote:
> >
> > Randall Brink wrote:
> > > You refer to an "O" ring, which I am not familiar with. I assume I
> > will need
> > > to obtain this "O" ring before starting the project. Unless it is
> > already a
> > > part of the shifter rod assempbly.
> > >
> >
> > It's more of a circlip. If you ordered your shifter bushing from John
> > at aircooled.net, the bushing should already have the circlip
> > installed. If not, you may need to take a trip to the junkyard,
> > because I have no idea who sells them.
> >
> > ~Anthony
>
> The bushings sold today work just as well without the (damn hard to
> install) C-clip.
> Anyway, it should come with the bushing. If it's missing, it's no big
> deal.
> With luck you can find an old c-clip still in place when you remove the
> old bushing.
>
> Jan



I think I used a tiny zip-tie once that fit the C-clip groove.

Jan

I just replaced one on my '65 Bus and the old clip, which is metal and looks
like a ring but is not solid, was still on the rod. Installing it is easy. The
bushing should be cut so you can squeeze it together and then pop the clip into
its groove. Drivign the tube through it is the problem, but maybe that is what
Jan was referring to. It is easy to dislodge the bushing as you push the shift
rod through. I find twisting it while gently pushing works best. Just make sure
you check that it has not been dislodged after installing the tube.
--Dan E

>The bushings sold today work just as well without the (damn hard to
>install) C-clip.
>Anyway, it should come with the bushing. If it's missing, it's no big
>deal.
>With luck you can find an old c-clip still in place when you remove the
>old bushing.

I replaced mine three or four months ago. I took my shift rod and ran it back and forth on a wire wheel on my bench
grinder to make it smooth and shiny. If it has any old dried grease or paint on it, it will be tough trying to slide it
back through the new bushing. Getting the new bushing in place through the shifter hole takes a little finger dexterity
but it's not difficult. Once I got my shift rod started through the new bushing I pushed it all the way through using
an old broom handle. Piece-o-cake. (And I left the clip off.)

>>>Mike

There are many that have descriptions of this very typical and important
procedure. The best way to improve the tactical feel and shift
performance.... the little part goes into a keeper hole about 2 inches to
the rear if the hole where the shift arm bolts into..............

Have fun and feel around with your fingers..

Marco


"Randall Brink" > wrote in message
...
> When replacing a shifter rod bushing to quiet a rattling shifter, where
does
> the actual neoprene bushing go on the rod? I know how to remove the rod
> through the front of the car and all that, but can't remember where the
new
> peice goes.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Randall Brink
>
>


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Marc H.Popek wrote:
> There are many that have descriptions of this very typical and
> important procedure. The best way to improve the tactical feel and
> shift performance.... the little part goes into a keeper hole about 2
> inches to the rear if the hole where the shift arm bolts
> into..............
>
> Have fun and feel around with your fingers..
>
> Marco
>
>
> "Randall Brink" > wrote in message
> ...
>> When replacing a shifter rod bushing to quiet a rattling shifter,
>> where does the actual neoprene bushing go on the rod? I know how to
>> remove the rod through the front of the car and all that, but can't
>> remember where the new peice goes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Randall Brink
>>
>>
>
>
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I found this to be helpful when i did mine
http://huelsmann.us/bugman/ShifterTech.html
David