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col320ce

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Gear stick slack
« on: June 02, 2021, 21:14:54 »
This joint is where the gear lever attaches to and has the 2 nylon washers on each side. There is a fair amount of slack here even with new nylon washers. Is there a fix? I assume I just find a really thin nylon washer to take up the slack??  I don't think i want to over tighten the bolt...
Thanks for any help!
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Benz Dr.

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Re: Gear stick slack
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2021, 21:39:21 »
I squeeze the ends of the shifter tube a little in a vise until any play is reduced.
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Re: Gear stick slack
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2021, 21:55:56 »
I had to do the same.
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col320ce

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Re: Gear stick slack
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2021, 22:17:14 »
Fantastic... Easy fix!!
Thanks again
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And George, the infamous 1992 Ford Laser
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