<VV> Changing C878 Power Glide gear shift o-ring. How to get the rod off?

[Ignacio Valdes]

Will a danco 3/8 x 1/4 x 1/18 o-ring work?





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> On Jul 8, 2017, at 10:52 AM, Ignacio Valdes <ivaldes at hal-pc.org> wrote:
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> Putting a screwdriver in the right side fitting and wiggling while prying on the linkage made the shift shaft come out. However, the C878 o-ring looks way too big. Less of a problem but still a problem the steering linkage rubber grommet disintegrated. 
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>> On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Ignacio Valdes <ivaldes at hal-pc.org> wrote:
>> Hi, my transmission leaks possibly at the Clarks part C878 o-ring where the shift rod enters the transmission. I have a new C878 and I am trying to change it. I have the pan off and am trying to see how to slide the rod out but right now it isn't obvious. See picture.  It seems to resist on the right side of the 'clip' that is on the ribbed rod. I don't want to damage this for obvious reasons. Is there a right way to do this? 
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