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I thought I read everything first.. got the shifter rods off in the middle of replacing bushings. One of the bolts seams not to have a head.. its round by design. How do you replace the bushings? See the photo. And second question is this supossed to look bent .. the end which connects to the shifter itself?
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The bushing end with the round head, if its not loose, you can leave as is. If it is loose, saw or drill or grind the head off, and replace with a bolt and a NYLOCK type nut. Nylock is a locknut that has a plastic lock incorperated into it. The plastic is tight on the threads and prevents the nut from coming loose.
The bent ears on the other end just need some straightening, and it'll be fineLast edited by drddan; 09-21-2013, 03:39 PM.Dan
Red 1988 Festiva L - CUJO
Black 1992 Festiva GL Sport - BLACK MAGIC
I'm just...a little slow... sometimes:withstupid:
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Is it worth the effort to cut bolts off now. There currently is nothing left of any type of bushing... thanks for you time And effort with me. Read many bushing threads.. thought I knew everything..Comment
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I've replaced that with a stainless shoulder bolt, nylon washers and a nyloc nut. I've also felt a shifter with only the accessible bushings replaced. I'll suggest it's not worth the hassle. Some play is ok, I think. It's up to you. Also, the bar looks normal, or close. If it doesn't line up one way, flip it around and try the other.Comment
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Here's a HOW TO on the shifter bushing fix you desire ....
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ifter+bushingsDan
Red 1988 Festiva L - CUJO
Black 1992 Festiva GL Sport - BLACK MAGIC
I'm just...a little slow... sometimes:withstupid:
R.I.P.
Blue 1972 Chevelle SS-468 C.I.D. B'nM TH400-4:56 posi-Black racing stripes-Black vinyl top-Black int.
Black on black 1976 Camaro LT-350 4 bolt main .060 over
Silver 1988 Festiva L
My Music!
http://www.reverbnation.com/main/sea...t_songs/266647Comment
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AWESOME!!! Complete Success ... I am going to like this a lot.. Went from about 6 inches of slop to little.. Very hard to get into first and fifth.. WOW! major difference.. Next weekend comes the red short shifter from ebay.. I will cut the bolts off then and replace with new ones.. I can't wait, wonder how much more slop will be removed with the short shifter... THANKS everyone..
Loving this car!Comment
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Another good link
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?49393-Shifter-bushing-trouble&highlight=shifter
This one for protege is pretty much identical to the festiva.
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