Date:         Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:11:04 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Comments: To: "mark@markmcculley.com" <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <7D9BCC46-7D0D-49DC-BF72-E3571481B758@markmcculley.com>
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Wow! 

That is impressive.  Keep us posted on the progress and what parts you use and your impression of the quality.

Eric Caron 


> On Jan 31, 2025, at 12:24 PM, Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM> wrote:
> 
> I've started a winter project of rebuilding the shifter linkage, from the shifter to the transmission. This will be the second time I've done this project on this van, it's been at least 100K miles since I did it the first time.
> 
> I spent a couple of hours under the van yesterday removing all of the linkage parts. It was a bit troublesome disconnecting the front and rear shifter rod sections but I managed to get it done. The next step is to remove all the undercoating on the two rod sections. I had undercoating applied about 20 years ago. I think I'm about 60% through with that messy endeavor. 
> 
> I also plan to replace the shift lever with one that is solid and install a short shift kit.
> 
> -Mark