[Shotimes] Shifter Clip Repair Failed.....Fwd: clip works = no it doesn't

[G Kerby Haltom]

Mine has been holding since 2001, before Hallett.  You
have to bend the clip ends together before you put it
on.  How much force is he using to move the shifter?

Kerby

--- George Fourchy <krazgeo@comcast.net> wrote:

> My friend sent me this...the clip worked for a few
> hours, then this happened.  I
> haven't been in there, so I don't know how to
> answer.  Can anyone help?   TIA
> 
> George
> 
> Forwarded Message.....
> 
> The black rubber gasket between the round end of the
> gear rod that holds the gear
> shift ball in place split in two.  Split in two as I
> was turning onto "P" Street.  I
> had first gear all of the rest of the way home.  
>  
> There was a dull thud and a tiny clink and all that
> I had was first gear.  This clip
> is very weak and it bends out of shape easily.  I
> know not how to use it to do what
> it is supposed to do.  Do I need that round rubber
> gasket/holder?  Does the clip
> work without it?  I just do not see how unless there
> is a pin of some sort to hold
> it on the union between gear shift and shift rod.
>  
> Michael
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