Gear Change

[hotdeffender]

Im after a complete gearlever unit. My 81 deville had a gear change that resembled waving a stick in the albert hall. There was little control over the gears, you got whatever it fancied.

As part of the recommissioning I have just fitted a new bush in the rear body and a new flexible coupler, this has made a big difference. 1 - 4 select ok, going from 2nd to 3rd sometimes trys to select first which is nasty! Reverse is hard to get. The other annoying thing is that the whole lever rotates easily. When I had it out, there was nothing I could do to stop it, i assume its just worn.

So im guessing that the only full remedy is a new lever unit. Unless anyone knows of any component in the assembly that can be replaced?

As I say ive replaced the normal suspects.

[1973/126]

 Did you replace the bush in the front as well, or was it in a good condition? As far as I know they all rotate. Perhaps tightening the nut at the bottom would make it a bit better.
 If nothing will solve the problem I`ll have a look in my shed. I should have a spare one, or two.

[hotdeffender]

Hi, I only replaced the bush here the rod goes through the body. Is there one on the stick itself?
 
I tried tightening the bolt, but it was solid. However the stick spins far to freely. You can see the whole lot turning from top to bottom. Cheers Lee.

[hotdeffender]

Ahh, I see what u mean in ur guide. I didn't replace that bush at the front of the rod, I still don't think that would remove the slack in the main stick. Cheers.