<VV> Shift Tube

[Ron]

Lapping compound on brass isn't a good idea as it tends to stay there 
forever and will keep lapping the shift rod.  At least, that's as I 
understand it.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RUSSELL DAVIS" <bluechipmach at verizon.net>
To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:58 PM
Subject: <VV> Shift Tube


> MY shifter works smooth as silk!!!! What I did was........ Got brass 
> bushings from Clarks. Cleaned the inside of shifter  tube with an  round 
> abrasive cloth roll with a die grinder,then soldered the bushings in (both 
> ends) then installed the shifter rod with lapping compound(med fine grit) 
> on the I.D. of the bushings and worked the shifter till it was fairly easy 
> to move. Then take out the shifter rod, and clean all the lapping compound 
> off of everything. Grease well and install.If the shifter gets in a bind 
> after installation,you may have to add shims under it. I used the same 
> ones that came out,and didn't have a problem.
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