[DeTomaso] shifter u joints

[Mikael]

" new windshield gasket installation ", what should I know, I'll soon do
that (together with a pro)?

Mikael
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Fra: Justin Greisberg [mailto:justingreisberg at hotmail.com] 
Sendt: 25. marts 2013 01:35
Til: detomaso at poca.com
Emne: [DeTomaso] shifter u joints





Borgeson makes these beautiful u joints that you are describing.  they cost
close to $40 each and can be purchased through summit or jegs or the
vendors, all for about the same price.  i used them on my steering and
shifter linkages, and they work well, but since I sourced mine on my own
with no one's help. I did not realize you have to drill the threaded shaft
at each connection, so over time EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM HAS LOOSENED.  I
have retightened them all, because for most of them, drilling the shaft once
installed for the set screw is mostly not possible.  So far, the second
tightening is working, but I am fearful.  when the shift linkage u joint
slips, i can not engage third gear all the way but just get a wonderful
grinding of the synchros.
Live and learn
that should be the motto of the pantera restorer.
Now that I have mostly finished one pantera, i bet I could do a real better
job on another.  Just not sure my knuckles could take it.
Anyone have an opinion on the worst Pantera restoration project?  removing
headliner?  rust repair?  rear wheel bearing?
I would 100% vote for new windshield gasket installation.  I can't believe
how badly I cut up my knuckles on that one.
justin