[DeTomaso] "All metal" Shifter - Improvement?

[Thomas Törnblom]

I used a larger (22 mm iirc) rod end and had a plastic (Teflon?) bushing machined that fit the rod end and rod.

Has been working great for 20+ years.

Thomas

> 30 nov. 2022 kl. 15:05 skrev JFByrd via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>:
> 
> I might NOT like the answers, But I'll ask any way.
> 
> Would there be an improvement replacing the trunnion rod support with a self-aligning "rod end" bearing?
> In specific an 18mm low friction composite.    I got a pic of one in use years ago from someone.
> (I'm currently in a major dispute with shop and this is one of many reasons)
> Joe
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of Mike Drew via DeTomaso
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> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Cable Shifter - Improvement?
> 
> Mike,
> 
> .....  compared to an all-metal shifter. ...
> Mike
> 
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