EA81 4 Speed Dual Range Shifter Bushings PLEASE HELP

[clantieri]

Hello,

 

I've read a few posts about fixing shifter slop on a 4 speed D/R transmission.  I used the tap method to change the roll pin to a 3/8 bolt.  Worked great, thank you.  Before I put the trans back in my car (just swapped due to synchro probs with a junkyard unit), I wanted to tighten everything else up.  I've seen multiple posts stating that the bushings are still available from the dealer.  I am specifically looking for the bushings where the shfiter attaches to the shift mechanism and a bushing at the bottom
where the bottom of the shift rod anchors and pivots.  I called a few local dealers here in CT and they dont list any parts prior to 1989.

 

Do you have any info on who I can call to get these parts?  Part numbers?

 

My car is a 81 GL wagon 4 speed D/R, trans is from an 84 (exact match)

 

Any help would really be appreciated.

 

Thank you.

 

Chris Lantieri

Hebron, CT

[coxy]

Last time I did mine they were in stock at Subaru, I would assume the same with higher stock levels in America, You just need to find a parts person who can read and still has the old paper parts manuals as I know they did not put the early stuff into the online computer listings though they do have the parts if you know the numbers, How frustrating.

 

I have a pdf of the engine parts manual surely somewhere somebody has a copy of the parts book for the body and ancilliaries in pdf format to download.

[ihscout54]

Chris your still around!?

Sorry no help with ur questions but glad to see your still out there.

-Sam

[ihscout54]

GDs tap n bolt trick will fix 90% of the slop. You could easily rig up replacements for the shift shaft bushings after a trip to the hardware store.

Seems SOAs system simply calls the parts bushings, some of this stuff is still available via Subaru and third parties.

Some google-ing of these p/ns will get you close to what you need. Thanks plucky from ausubaru for these numbers.

 

 

 

Shift shaft to lever:

 

Rubber bushings 733229010

Nylon 633124170

Sleeve 633042030

 

"Ball joint pivot" bottom of lever:

 

Boot 631504021

Bushing 733146090

 

Parts for the lower "ball joint" pivot seem semi extinct.

[TomRhere]

I am unable to do links.

 

Go to the Repair Manual forum on here, then the Transmission/axle/brakes section.

"Tech tip-EA81 4-speed sloppy shifter bushing fix", by pressingonwards.

He has a good write-up on hardware store items for the upper shifter bushing.

[clantieri]

Chris your still around!?

Sorry no help with ur questions but glad to see your still out there.

-Sam

 

Haha!  Great to hear from you Sam.  Yes, I'm still around.  Back on the east coast, moved back in 2008.  I get bit by the Subaru bug every couple of years.  I finally found a decent wagon and I think I'll be holding on to this one!  Thanks so much for the information.  I will let you know how the search for bushings works out.  I did make some in the mean time, but i figured if I can still get them, a spare set wouldn't hurt!

 

Thanks again guys for the responses!

[clantieri]

I am unable to do links.

 

Go to the Repair Manual forum on here, then the Transmission/axle/brakes section.

"Tech tip-EA81 4-speed sloppy shifter bushing fix", by pressingonwards.

He has a good write-up on hardware store items for the upper shifter bushing.

 

Thank you, i actually used that one and made my own for now.  If I can get an OEM set for spares, even better!