Day 47

Rebuilt the shift linkage.  There is a particular order all the parts have to go back together, and I got it wrong.  Twice!  I also had to spend quite a while sanding and re-sanding the first linkage section.  It rides in two widely spaced brass sleeves.  Apparently, some time in the past, the linkage was forced, resulting in a slight bow to the linkage shaft.  Combined with years of rust pitting, it was just enough to cause the assembly to stick.  With a little patience, it now moves easily and smoothly again.  In addition to cleaning the larger parts, I also rinsed out, and re-packed the u-joints with grease.

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