[DeTomaso] universal joint for shift linkage

[boyd casey]

On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 10:05 AM, <cengles at cox.net> wrote:

>  Dear Boyd and Rob,
>
> I have bee n 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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Dear Chuck,
After I made my first post I started to do more research. The u joints for
the shift linkage and steering are the same. There are a plethora of
replacement u joints on the market.

This is a link to the u joint that was posted last year. It seems to be a
big improvement and is also very attractive.
http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=305537


Boyd