Transmission shift lever, bottom end, should it be straight?

[katy]

Should this part of the shaft be straight? I suspect it should be, but don’t know. A couple of books I have don’t mention it one way or the other. It doesn’t show up too well in the picture but it’s got a fair bend in it. I can straighten it after I rebuild the ball, if need be.
I understand that the ball should be round but on page 115 of Jim Schild’s book “Restorer’s Model a Shop Manual” it says that the ball should be built up on the front and rear, but do not build up the sides.
What’s the consensus on this?

Tnx, Ken

[jw hash]

yes it should straight. and the ball need built up to 1/2" ..

[Drive Shaft Dave]

When I rebuilt my shifter I built up the sides. Had no problem.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by katy

Should this part of the shaft be straight? YES I suspect it should be, but don’t know. A couple of books I have don’t mention it one way or the other. It doesn’t show up too well in the picture but it’s got a fair bend in it. I can straighten it after I rebuild the ball, if need be.
I understand that the ball should be round but on page 115 of Jim Schild’s book “Restorer’s Model a Shop Manual” it says that the ball should be built up on the front and rear, but do not build up the sides. Build it up round, .495 to be exact.
What’s the consensus on this?

Tnx, Ken

While the side to side motion is less important then the front to back, Making the ball round is the way to go. With flat sides, the top of the handle will move more into your leg then if round.

[tbirdtbird]

let us know how you make out

[katy]

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Straightened, welded up, filed down and ready to re-install. The ball isn't perfect but methinks it's close enough. Now to get "THE SPRING" and the keeper in. Then wait a month or so until all the salt and snow are gone from the roads so I can try it out.

[jw hash]

it looks good to me. most of them out there in Model A land are somewhat square from ware.