FlyB0y Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Well, I got my new shifting linkage bracket, but I was thinking as I left the dealer, what if I had asked for it by name from the parts girl? We all know what these are (new one on top, old one that is in two pieces on bottom) but I looked at the bag and it's called a CUSHION RUBBER?! :-p Good thing I just came into their office and identified it from the blow-up of the linkage on her computer, if I had asked that at the counter she might get the wrong idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 When my father first moved here he asked his secretary for a rubber. after some very embarrassed conversation from both sides my dad said "to erase stuff" Apparently in Switzerland they learn British English, and over there a rubber is an eraser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 When my father first moved here he asked his secretary for a rubber. after some very embarrassed conversation from both sides my dad said "to erase stuff" Apparently in Switzerland they learn British English, and over there a rubber is an eraser. Oh man! that is too funny! I have heard that term used too, I forget where .. what was her initial reaction? Was she just shocked or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I just drill a hole through them and put a bolt in there through the rubber and the 2 plates. actually stiffens the shifter feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I can see where that would work, it hasn't caused problems? do those rubbers wear down over time without the bolt, I noticed mine had a large gap- so it really wasn't doing anything, unless the transmission flexes on it's mounts a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Oh man! that is too funny! I have heard that term used too, I forget where .. what was her initial reaction? Was she just shocked or? I believe even in the 70's there was talk of harassment, until she learned he only wanted an eraser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 I can see where that would work, it hasn't caused problems? do those rubbers wear down over time without the bolt, I noticed mine had a large gap- so it really wasn't doing anything, unless the transmission flexes on it's mounts a lot Bingo, mine never gave me any problems (that I know of ) until the trans mounts of the same vintage started letting it rock and roll, but I couldn't figure out why I was popping out of gear while trying to help pull Nells out of the snow and really funny part was, I had tons of clearance and not quite enough power with the 27 x 14 super swampers and his lego had pleanty of power but wasn't really lifted much (2" at the time I think?) and he was bottoming out! Good times! Thanks for the Tip on just putting a bolt through, that makes sense, I will hang onto the old one and use it if this one starts to go south prematurly, but I think it will probably last just fine long as I don't let the trany mounts fail before I notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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