<VV> bushing question

[FrankDuVal]

Update: Rather than mess with set screws, I now simply solder the bronze 
bushings in with a propane torch. It's necessary to prep the tube by 
grinding off rust and grease, and use plenty of flux, but I find it much 
easier than drilling and tapping little holes in the tube. In my 
opinion, the wall thickness of the tube is too thin for a strong 
threaded hole.

Also, I've found a new source of bronze bushings.
Manufacturer: Hillman
Specification: 7/8" OD x 3/4" ID x 3/4" length

I buy them at my local ACE hardware store.

This is an Alan Lacki post from 2016 on corvaircenter.com/phorum

Solder, not brazing. Lower temperature, less warping.

Frank DuVal

On 9/26/2021 8:37 AM, Randy (Cap'n) Hook via VirtualVairs wrote:
> I was wondering......can you braze in the bronze bushings Clarks sell for the shifter tube on a '65 coupe? I got their kit to install them but brazing would be so much easier.  Inquiring minds want to know.  Thanks
>
> Randy (Cap'n) Hook
> '65 500 coupe 110/4spd