kgreen Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The shift linkage on my '40 is comprised of bent round stock with the short connecting ends bent over at 90 degrees. This short end is inserted into a hole on a piece of flat stock that is directly connected to the transmission or shift levers on the steering column. I've never known the use of a bushing of any sort, it was metal to metal. The wear on the flat stock is that the hole becomes elongated. The wear on the shift rod is a notch worn into the bar stock. I was going to repair these by welding new metal and grinding down to re-fit. Is there a better option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 How about a picture of the rod end. I see alot of looks, but no responses so I wonder if my description is poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Ken, I am no expert but I think your plan to build it up with weld and grind it back to the original shape is the correct way to fix it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Wow that is worn! I agree with Matthew. On mine, I put rubber grommets into the holes to take up slack and reduce wear. You gotta replace them every couple of years but it works. Cheers, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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