looking for specific info. for lower shift control rod assembly for 71-72 402/400

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

hi Tony,the rod on my truck has 2 washers,and as you said,it doesn't seem correct to have the shoulder on the shift rod against the face of the rubber bushing.it may be you're having trouble with trying 2 washers cause the bushing is fat and new?mine has both sides pretty flat and 1 side,with a torn place on that flange.i sometimes use stainless steel washers in place of my regular grade 8 washers,they seem to be 1/2 as thick?that might work for you?as far as the clip and struggling to get it in,my tired old fingers struggle with it too,i grab the clip at 6:00 o'clock with a good pair of needle nose pliers and get it started,slides right in.take care.Greg

Wow, if only I could have added one flat washer, you're talking two. The grommet is just too thick. I ended up with a single flange grommet "bumper" that happens to be for a 1/2" hole and 5/16" rod. That and one flat washer, it's nice and snug.