Hi all.

Has anyone found a plastic FLAPS type "off the shelf" part for the
front shift rod fork tongue? I'm sure I can shape it as needed.

I know new parts exist but would like to get the job done now if possible.

Of note for any other curious shift linkage newbs, I found it
interesting to see how the reverse lock out works on the later style
4spd shift box above spare tire. Please correct me if I'm wrong! In
this image:

http://tinyurl.com/ksrfbjz

the shifter is in neutral, 3-4 fork toward 3-4 gears position. Arrows
point to the 1-2 shift fork tongue (worn too short) and reverse
"lockout" bump on RH (passenger side) 1-2 bracket. When shifting
between 1-2, the side of the 1-2 fork tongue slides along the bracket
face. Pushing the shifter down and into reverse moves the 1-2 fork
tongue down, rearward, and toward the right over the edge of the 1-2
bracket. As such, the fork tongue passes over and to the RH of the
reverse "lockout" bump. Still in reverse, as the shifter is allowed
back up, the fork tongue is then "locked out" on RH side of bump on
the 1-2 shift bracket. When this tongue is worn too short, it won't
stay put on RH side of the "lockout" bump. It tends to slip over the
bump making the shifter feel like it's in or near 1st gear but as in
my case, transaxle remains in reverse.

Apologies for using any incorrect terms for the parts involved but
hopefully it sheds some light.

Neil.

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