John V

As I wrap up my 5 speed tranny rebuild, I was going to replace the bushings on the rear shift cuopler (the one that mounts right to the tranny). I thought the bushings were worn and contirbuting to some minor shifter play. After looking more closely, I can't tell if the bushings are worn or if they are supposed to be oblong?

Does anynone know?

Jim bailey - 928 International

They have a slight slot for and aft ... factory designed that way.

John V

Thanks Jim. Glad i didn't machine up some new round ones. Do you know the intent of th slotting? Is it to add address non linear linkage travel or to prevent vibration transmission etc?

Jim bailey - 928 International

I think it was vibration but the 78 the collar/yoke on the forward shift rod was mounted to the BODY not the torque tube so with the driveline mounted on rubber there was movement.