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Re: Another Trans question/Problem

To: "Jason K. Cullum" <jcullum@chorus.net>
Subject: Re: Another Trans question/Problem
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 19:56:46 -0700
Jason,
It sounds like you need the infamous linkage repair kit.  It contains all the 
springs, plastic parts and so forth that will replace the
worn pieces in the shift linkage and make it as tight as it was when it rolled 
out of the factory.

Regards,
Joe Curry

"Jason K. Coulomb" 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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