Hi Jason,
Yep, there is a set of nylon bushings in the linkage that needs replacing.
My MK IV (Kimbell) just got his done. Made a WORLD of difference.
You can buy them from the usual suppliers. I made mine on a lathe.
Cheers, Fred
Jason K. Cullum wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone has had this problem and if it can be fixed or is
> just inherent with the Spitfires.
>
> My transmission is a 4 speed. It shifts fine, smooth and clean. But There
> seems to be a lot of slop when it is in any given gear. For example in third
> gear I can move the shift handle in a circle with a diameter of about 5
> inches!!!!
>
> Is there any way to tighten this up?
>
> Jason
>
> 1963 Spitfire
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