4 Speed Linkage

[340Challman]

Does anyone have the reverse shifter linkage and adjuster swivel for a 1970 application? I need the steering column lock-out swivel. Mine is seized and I cannot get it to let go for anything. Heat, lots of liquid wrench, heat, lots of liquid wrench, tapping, more heat or liquid wrench over and over. No luck. Brewers has the reverse linkage swivel, but it looks like it is for 71-. It is not double sided.

[Floyd]

I may have one.  Let me check.  If not:

https://www.shifterdoc.com/productcart/pc/Hurst-4-Speed-Shifter-Linkage-adjusting-swivel-for-Reverse-Rod-Mopar-1970-1190001-53p102.htm

[340Challman]

Thanks @Floyd  I actually was able to get it loose. Took 2 hours of very gingerly torquing it back and forth. It boogered up the threads a little. I chased them and they're smooth now, but I may get the linkage from Brewers and the swivel from Shifter Doc down the road a little. Easy swap out at any time. Thanks for looking for me. 

[Lunchbox]

I just got one from Brewers and it was the 70 double sided version like you need.

Previous owner removed a portion of the lock out linkage and welded up the reverse rod. My replacement reverse rod from Brewers is considerably larger than the 1/2 and 3/4 rods. Is that how they are supposed to be?

[Floyd]

Yes, the reverse rod is beefier (larger diameter) than the others.  Probably because of its shape.  I imagine that bend in the reverse rod would be more likely to flex with a smaller diameter rod.

[Lunchbox]

Yes, the reverse rod is beefier (larger diameter) than the others.  Probably because of its shape.  I imagine that bend in the reverse rod would be more likely to flex with a smaller diameter rod.

Perfect, thanks!

[340Challman]

I just got one from Brewers and it was the 70 double sided version like you need.

Previous owner removed a portion of the lock out linkage and welded up the reverse rod. My replacement reverse rod from Brewers is considerably larger than the 1/2 and 3/4 rods. Is that how they are supposed to be?

Thanks @Lunchbox  That's good information.

[Racer57]

I know this sounds crazy as hell, but melting an ordinary crayon onto rusted joints can loosen them. I've done it several times and it amazes me every time. 

[340Challman]

I know this sounds crazy as hell, but melting an ordinary crayon onto rusted joints can loosen them. I've done it several times and it amazes me every time. 

That does sound crazy, but crazy like a fox maybe. I'll keep that in mind. I'm all about crazy tricks that work. Thanks @Racer57

[Racer57]

I know this sounds crazy as hell, but melting an ordinary crayon onto rusted joints can loosen them. I've done it several times and it amazes me every time. 

That does sound crazy, but crazy like a fox maybe. I'll keep that in mind. I'm all about crazy tricks that work. Thanks @Racer57

To be more clear about it. You heat the rusted item, then stick the crayon on the joint.