<VV> Fwd: still trying to shift into 4th gear

[corvairduval at cox.net]

Early models do not have this strut rod, nor an outer shift tube. But lates
do, and the bushings do need to be in good shape for error free shifting.
Earlies just let the powertrain move independently of the shift mechanism.
You can find yourself in neutral after subjecting the drivetrain to
abnormal movement (say off roading and major speed bumps). ggg


Frank DuVal


 


One last item that may contribute is the strut rod (?) that is brazed to 
the 
shift tube and then is bolted to the transmittion mount to keep the two
tied  
together when the powertrain moves.  When the brazed connection to the 
shift 
tube was broken off due to a rear mount failure I had to fine tune the  
adjustments to keep things working right until I could take the tube out to
be  
replaced.  If the two rubber bushings are shot (just shock absorber rubber)
this 
may also contribute to loosness in the linkage.
 
Bob Hall



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