Before attempting to tap for the 5/16" bolt, I "thought" one of my hex shank tools would
be enough to pop it out – I was wrong – the soft brass just gave way and I made a 1/4" hex hole
in the bushing. Layed everything down for a minute and came to the Ask a Member archives to
find out how the professionals do it .. …
THEN, I tapped it out to the 5/16" and with a few taps on the bolt, it popped right out.
But, I still had the hex hole . . . washed it good with acetone and tightly packed the shaft hole
with epoxy putty and will let it set for 2 days then use the drill press to drill the 1/4" hole.
This should seal all the threads that were cut for a nice snug fit for the shift rod.
IMHO, The O-Ring and Gasket are the most crucial parts, not the brass bushing hole …..
I did not tap all the way through the bushing, so it still has the original 1/4" hole.
