Topic: Shift Linkage Part

[68NordicCat]

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

[Mike_B_SVT]

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!

[carlite65]

tried here??   http://www.vintagefordmanualshifters.info/

[WT8095]

(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.

[WT8095]

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.

[68NordicCat]

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.

[Bob Gaines]

I found wave washers in the yellow "Servilite" box's at the local hardware store.

[68NordicCat]

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.