by Fairlane514 Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:12 amI have a 63 Econoline truck, is there a source for the bushings at the bottom of the column shaft? This is a manual 3 speed column shift.
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Column shift bushings
Fairlane514- Number of posts : 36
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Seth G- Vintage-Vans Listings Manager
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They used to be but I'm not finding them in a quick search online. Might be able to find some bronze bushings at the hardware store that will work.
Fairlane514- Number of posts : 36
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Ok, I will disassemble tomorrow and see what I can find
donivan65- Governor
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they talked about bushings here a while back,,,,
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t44002-shift-linkage-bushings
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t44002-shift-linkage-bushings
Fairlane514- Number of posts : 36
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Thanks, I read the posts....
The bushings I am referring to are at the bottom of the shaft from the steering column. Appears to be a grease fitting there as well. They are on the vertical long shaft that runs along side of the column.
The bushings I am referring to are at the bottom of the shaft from the steering column. Appears to be a grease fitting there as well. They are on the vertical long shaft that runs along side of the column.
donivan65- Governor
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Fairlane514- Number of posts : 36
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Yes, thats it. Messed with it today, the shaft tube bracket was the most worn part. Ended up making an aluminum sleeve to fit the ID. Probably going to ad as washer or valve spring shim to take up some slack on the shift levers.
