TI Column Shift Linkage

magista · #1 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 01:40 PM

Does anyone happen to know if the linkage on a column shift TI should have any bushings or not? Mine does not. It works fine but I thought I'd check.

Thanks.

**ossodiseppia** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 02:21 PM

Does this help?

magista · #3 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 04:09 PM

Yes it does. Thank you. Like a fool I forgot I have a copy of the factory parts manual at home. Didn't even think to look.

Andrew · #4 (**permalink**) 08-29-2006, 10:09 AM

This can be a very wonky mess after 40 years. I'm fighting this same thing on my Appia right now. I can get 1-4, but not R on it due to deteriorated bushings and bent controls. Even Lancia quality can be ugly to sort out after all those years and miles.

Andrew

Andrew · #5 (**permalink**) 08-29-2006, 10:20 AM

Further thought. From looking at the blowup, rather than bushings, I think the 105 column shift uses "permanently lubricated" ball joints and screw-in-to-tighten ball joints. I would guess most of the wear is in the bolts, pins, and ball joints. The ones you can lube and adjust should make a difference. It's a 3D puzzle though.

Andrew