If one swapped in the entire older style linkage, could they add the
"missing" center linkage bushing (the one normally over fuel tank) at hole
where front rod exits?

*pic of newer style bushing installed on my '81  (I did the reverse
installing an '85 transmission + linkage)*
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*http://tinyurl.com/325lcdj*
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*I think ID of that part is too large for the older style shift rod but
maybe something else there?*
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*Not sure if moving that center bushing further aft would allow the "U"
joint on front portion of rod to do its' thing properly though.*
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*IIRC the old style front rod exits this same hole. *
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*Neil.
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On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 8:17 AM, zzyzx <zzyzx9@gmail.com> wrote:

> Will a stock 1980 air cooled transmission provide service in 1983.5
> watercooled without mods to mounting points and linkage?
> Both are 4 spd.
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> I have a 1983.5 with a bad trans and hope my 1980 parts bus trans can be
> used in the 1983.5
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> All comments appreciated.
>

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