<VV> shift tube

[James Davis]

I bought Clark's C-1 kit in 1978. I installed it the night it came 
with the help of Rad.  So far it has worked well for 200,000+ 
miles.  No lost screws or wear that I can feel.
Jim Davis



At 11:54 AM 1/30/2007, mhicks130 at cox.net wrote:
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>completely dissagree! I used clarks brass bushing and hated it, you 
>have to use
>set screws through your tube and i always had binding problems and 
>it caused a
>vibration in my shifter. I've never used plastic ones but the delrin 
>ones from
>corvair underground are great, self=lubricating, press fit, easy 
>install and i
>recomend front and "rear". I would also use CU's polygraghite stabelizer
>bushing. I have rebuilt dozens of shift tubes with these and never 
>had a problem
>and gives a solid shifter feeling.
>
>curt
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>
>Oh thank goodness, a Corvair-related controversy.
>
>I've got a Clarks bushing kit that I've been too lazy to 
>install.  now I see this criticism of the kit.  What's the story 
>here guys?  Who has the Clark's bushing kit installed and who likes 
>it or doesn't like it?  Inquiring minds want to know!
>
>mikeH