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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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i keep having to re-tighten the bolts on my shifting rods. whats the remedy. 71BB 4spd 3.70 rear
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I had that happen to me too. When I took it into the shop, the guy said that the bolt had been replaced and was not long enough. So, he put a longer one in with a little locktite and a lockwasher and it has been solid since.
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I had that happen to me too. When I took it into the shop, the guy said that the bolt had been replaced and was not long enough. So, he put a longer one in with a little locktite and a lockwasher and it has been solid since.
i did notice there was no lockwasher, do you know how much longer of a bolt he used....
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