Shift linkage bushing

[Timothy]

Hello everyone. There is a LOT of play in my shifting and now my car is getting hard to shift.

So I take a gander under the car I see that the stabilizer bar bushing has totally disintegrated and the shift rod bushing looks intact but there is a lot of wiggle room in the connection.

Exactly what parts am I looking for to fix this. I have searched the site and I have come up empty as a specific conclusion.

Thanks for any help.

[w4rkry]

You can look up "Sloppy Shifter" I believe for a few fixes.

https://corksport.com/corksport-bronze-oil-shifter-bushings.html

Those are regarded as some of the best.

https://fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?39051-Advanced-Shift-linkage-write-up&highlight=sloppy+shifter

And that is a solution using a different hardware method. OEM Bushings can also be found somewhere.

[1990new]

I'll let you have 4 of the plastic linkage OEM bushings plus one of the front stabilizer/transmission attach point bushing for $10 shipped.
PM me with your name and address if you are interested.

[Timothy]

Thanks for the help guys. I gave Advanced thread before I posted. Looks like a great fix. 1990new I'm sending you a pm now.

[TominMO]

Thanks for the help guys. I gave Advanced thread before I posted. Looks like a great fix. 1990new I'm sending you a pm now.

Come over to my place, we'll get 'em on in a jiffy. I've got some good used ones too, near new. No charge.

[Timothy]

Cool thanks Tom. If I get in a pinch I'll head your way.

[Timothy]

This was by far the easiest and best repair I've done on Teala so far. Install was quick and easy. I feel like I'm driving a sports car now.

Thanks again to Jessee for helping me out.

[TominMO]

Coolness!