Slapstick Shifter Questions

[mrsnicks]

Howdy everyone. The slapstick shifter on my 71 Satellite was clunky at best. I pulled it... soaked it in Purple Power.... soaked it in Evap-o-rust and have a couple questions.

1. Should I lubricate it? If so, with what and at which points?
2. Where can I get a replacement spring?

See photos...

 

[transman]

Howdy everyone. The slapstick shifter on my 71 Satellite was clunky at best. I pulled it... soaked it in Purple Power.... soaked it in Evap-o-rust and have a couple questions.

1. Should I lubricate it? If so, with what and at which points?
2. Where can I get a replacement spring?

See photos...

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Have you tried Tony's Parts for the spring?

 

[mrsnicks]

Since the spring only broke off at the "hook" I just took a pair of pliers and bent out a new hook. I used white lithium grease to lube the contact points.

Seems to be good as new now.

 

[MoparLeo]

Always go light on the grease. only the grease on the actual contact point is useful, the rest is just a dirt magnet.