Re: Stuck Transmission Gearshift Shaft - 1950 Deluxe

Posted by HH56 On 2020/8/16 21:59:04

Those are rubber sleeves or cushions and fairly loose. Placed on the rod to keep the unsupported length from vibrating against the shift tube. A few drops of oil placed in the small hole on the side of the shaft will dribble down. Most will just drip out the end but some will make it out the slot where the pin for the tongue resides and dribble around the bottom lever keeping it lubed. That is why there are few problems with that lever. Absolutely nothing ever gets to the top lever unless oil is deliberately placed on the shaft above the clip and allowed to seep down between the lever and shaft.