[DeTomaso] universal joint for shift linkage

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Boyd and Rob,

I have been wrestling with my shift linkage recently, too. Some notes:
1) yes, the stock Pantera u joints in the shift linkage are *normally* stiff, but usually work. I removed mine and cleaned them and lubed them up with only modest improvement in their "flexibility".
2) I was recently at Pantera Performance Center and discussed my shift linkage issues with Dennis Quella. He showed me some lovely aftermarket stainless steel ( I think...) u joints that were *very* mobile and a major improvement over the stock units.

So, ;yes, Bob the normal joints are probably stiffer than they should be.
Boyd, I don't know it the PPC units are what you're looking for, but they fit the bill and are awfully nice pieces.


Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


---- boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I remember around a year and a half ago some one posted a replacement for
> the universal joint for the shift linkage. It was a beautiful piece ( I
> think it had needle bearings) does this ring a bell with anyone?
> Boyd
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