My 1967 sportvan108 shift linkage is worn...I haven't been unable to find replacement bushings/grommets for the front fork & rods to the trans..does anyone know where I can find replacement bushings/grommets...thanks
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shift rod/ linkage grommets and bushings
LSG- Number of posts : 35
Location : Chicago Heights il
Registration date : 2014-06-19
diamond dave- Number of posts : 565
Location : canal fulton, ohio
Registration date : 2012-04-24
I have heard that the truck shift bushings don't fit really good, and may need modified to work. haven't done enough research to be able to tell either way. I know that g.m. wouldn't have any reason to use different shift bushings on the car, truck , and van.
LSG- Number of posts : 35
Location : Chicago Heights il
Registration date : 2014-06-19
Thanks...I haven't been able to find any...let me know if you find anything out
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
Here u go -also I know i have purchased "oilite" bronze bushings -from my local wholesale bearing places=several times - u just need an id & od & width!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=shift%20bushings
Here i am helping the ="KIDS" again!!=
http://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=shift%20bushings
Here i am helping the ="KIDS" again!!=
LSG- Number of posts : 35
Location : Chicago Heights il
Registration date : 2014-06-19
Thank you very much
Vantasia- Number of posts : 1412
Location : New Jersey
Age : 69
Registration date : 2013-08-18
Check with member Macsdoghouse over at VCVC, he has a limited supply of genuine NOS GM front and rear bushings. The correct front are actually split top and bottom halves like top hats that you put in from each side of the lever, makes it easy so you are not trying to force a grommet through the hole with the shifter up there in place. The rear are like large grommets, important thing there is the thin washers on each side to keep them from getting chewed up. They are called thrust washers and are like 0.031 thick, when you take off the E-clip, see if they are there on both sides of the bushing, they help keep the rod from twisting when you shift. Again, check with Mac, he is very generous with the price if he still has them, sent me a set just a few months ago. You can also make fronts from any bronze or nylon bushings that you turn down to fit, I used them until I got the correct ones, no difference in the feel or performance, same for the backs, just find a grommet that fits, grommets are a little softer but are so cheap you can replace them yearly if they wear out....