Wrong Shift Rods
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Melting Slicks
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From: God's Country The Old Dominion
Wrong Shift Rods
I purchased a shifter assembly with the rods pictured below. They are supposed to be for a Muncie however the slots in the brackets (where they attach to the trans) are not long enough. Do I have the incorrect brackets for the trans? If so where can I get the correct ones? Thanks.
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From: Scroggins Tx
Muncies before 1969 used the levers like in your picture and were attached with a nut to a stud, In 1969 they changed to a bolt mount and that must be what your trans has. The slot is a different size and the older levers will not fit the newer style, but the newer style will fit the older trans with an adapter.
Last edited by oledave60; Jan 13, 2016 at 11:26 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: God's Country The Old Dominion
Muncies before 1969 used the levers like in your picture and were attached with a nut to a stud, In 1969 they changed to a bolt mount and that must be what your trans has. The slot is a different size and the older levers will not fit the newer style, but the newer style will fit the older trans with an adapter.
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Volunteer Products makes all of the 64-81 levers, as well as complete linkage kits. The 69-73 1-2 and 3-4 levers sell for $10 each, and the reverse lever is $15. For $69 you can get a complete new linkage set, with correct levers, rods, nuts, bolts, clevis, swivel, etc.
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Melting Slicks
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From: God's Country The Old Dominion
Volunteer Products makes all of the 64-81 levers, as well as complete linkage kits. The 69-73 1-2 and 3-4 levers sell for $10 each, and the reverse lever is $15. For $69 you can get a complete new linkage set, with correct levers, rods, nuts, bolts, clevis, swivel, etc.
I may have to go that route. I am going to try a little tweaking first and see. It was originally a manual car that someone converted to auto so I did not have anything to start with when making the change back. I thought I had purchased the correct components but I guess not. Thanks for your help.