<VV> 4 speed shifter

[John Bittner]

Folks
How do I manage to get the yoke off the end of the shifter rod to replace the  end bushings? I have slammed and banged and sprayed with penetraring oil with no success. I would like to rebuild the original one. It has the cast end rather than the welded one. Also, where can I find the procedure for shimming the shifter if I replace the whole rod assembly
John