Transmission Rigid Control Linkage.
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Transmission Rigid Control Linkage.
I know I could bend it back but metal fatigue from the bends have already weakened the structure.
Does anyone have a NOS or more acceptable rod they would like to sale? Or where to purchase?
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Re: Transmission Rigid Control Linkage.
All three rods should be straight as an arrow. Looks like the support hanger froze up and somebody tried to force it, pretty common. Make sure all three hangers are free to move both top and bottom, and keep them lubed.
Have you checked with John Emery? I would repair the one you have by cutting out the bent section and sliding a new piece of tubing OVER the old tube and welding, but that's just me!
Have you checked with John Emery? I would repair the one you have by cutting out the bent section and sliding a new piece of tubing OVER the old tube and welding, but that's just me!
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Re: Transmission Rigid Control Linkage.
John Emery sells all three shifting rods that he is reproducing in his shop. Impossible to tell from the original.
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Re: Transmission Rigid Control Linkage.
Yea the hangars were pretty frozen so I saturated them with "KROIL". nice and loose now. I will polish the pins and remove all corrosion.
Going on vacation to San Diego for a week. My uncle has a Machine shop in Santee so I may try and save the rod like you said Chuck.
Good to know their are options to buy if need be. Thanks Charles.
Going on vacation to San Diego for a week. My uncle has a Machine shop in Santee so I may try and save the rod like you said Chuck.
Good to know their are options to buy if need be. Thanks Charles.
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