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t2stroke did give a realistic reply. I might add that the electric shift models way outsold the manual shift versions when new–at least they did where I worked. There is nothing really bad about the electric shifts except the bad opinions/reputations they have developed over the years, and as t2 said, that is due mostly to people do not understand them and are afraid of them. Yes, the electrical system is the chief problem now, with usually rotted wires and trashed junction boxes. On the other hand, the ’64 has an automotive style ignition system (no electonic ignition), meaning simple and not a bank-breaker to fix. New for ’64 was the hot-air heated automatic choke, a big improvement over the previous water heated one. And there is that $$$$$ push button shift switch. And some other NLA/expensive parts. But that problem is not confined to just your motor.