Shifting Rod

[cajlouni]

Hi
My shifter for my 71 280 SL has become extremely loose and at times very difficult to put in gear. I was told that the rubber washers underneath needed to be replaced. Can anyone appointment in the right direction or give me the proper name on what I need to order?

[BobH]

Hello, if you search "shifter bushes", or "shifter linkage", using the general search above left, you'll find lots of advice, including this post:

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=10787.msg71617

Also a description on here in the technical manual:

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/TransmissionClutch/Shifter#ManualShifter

[ja17]

It's best to replace all the plastic bushings while your at it, since they all degrade with time and use.