Shift rod coupler
05-29-2007, 01:14 PM
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Shift rod coupler
I am going to replace the shift rod coupler on my 1980SC.. It seems to be a straight forward process as described in Bentley and 101 Projects, but I have not found any mention as to if the new coupler needs to be greased, and if so what grease should I use...The old one, which by the way self descructed yesterday while in route from Dallas, leaving me with only 3,4, and 5th gears available, was covered in some grease..
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05-29-2007, 02:27 PM
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I don't believe the rear shift coupler needs any lube, other than a light shot of WD40 (or such) on the threads to ease re-inserting into the shift rod. A simple repair that you can do.
05-30-2007, 12:32 AM
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Burning Brakes
Did the coupler self-destruct, or just the bushings? If only the bushings, it's MUCH cheaper to buy a set of bushings (Pelican sells them) than it is to replace the coupler.
