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Title: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: 68NordicCat on November 02, 2015, 01:57:18 PM: 12/67 SJ built 68 J Code 4 speed (transmission tag RUG E 2 / 033629) - original to the car and shift linkage is in good shape with one exception - this thin wavy tensioner that lives between the lever bracket and the outer shift lever (see the diagram which shows it as part # XX-365-A). This one is broken on one side and shows wear so I would like to replace it thinking eventually it will come apart and allow the levers too much play. Have reached out to the Toploader guys I know of - David Kee in Austin and Dan Williams in NC, but no luck so far.

Can anyone identify this part with a more specific part number and possibly a source for replacement?

Thanks
Title: Re: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: Mike_B_SVT on November 02, 2015, 02:50:51 PM: Not sure if this will help or not, but it is worth a shot. Mine is a factory Ford '70 Hurst shifter, and I had the same problem when I rebuilt it last winter.

I purchased this replacement part: http://www.hurstshiftersonline.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=229&idcategory=0

I'm not sure how close a match this will be, but you may possibly find what you are looking for elsewhere on thier website.

Good luck, and let us know how it works out for you!
Title: Re: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: carlite65 on November 02, 2015, 03:04:31 PM: tried here?? http://www.vintagefordmanualshifters.info/
Title: Re: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: WT8095 on November 02, 2015, 03:12:08 PM: Quote from: 68NordicCat on November 02, 2015, 01:57:18 PM
(see the diagram which shows it as part # XX-365-A)

The part number is the line ABOVE the one you highlighted: 379575-S. XX-365-A is a "location code", not a part number.
Title: Re: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: WT8095 on November 02, 2015, 03:22:33 PM: Look dead center in this photo. Does that look like the right one?

http://www.toploaderheaven.com/shifter_parts/factory_Ford_Hurst2_shift_64-68&T10[1].jpg

The URL doesn't link properly due to the bracket characters. You'll have to cut and paste it into your browser.
Title: Re: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: 68NordicCat on November 02, 2015, 08:19:06 PM: Thanks for the input and the links - especially the part number hint - led me to exactly what I was looking for. The rebuild kit was up to $50+ on the other sites, but found a guy in MD - Bill Heeley 301-774-6710 - described as the "Ford shifter man" with a kit for $25 (had a few single wave washers but he uses those on rebuilds).

Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 02, 2015, 08:27:58 PM: I found wave washers in the yellow "Servilite" box's at the local hardware store.
Title: Re: Shift Linkage Part
Post by: 68NordicCat on November 03, 2015, 12:42:52 PM: Another great tip! I just googled "Servlite Wave Washer" and found 53 pages of options (Servlite and other manufacturers) on Amazon. Didn't find one with the exact dimensions of this part, but a good source. Thanks.