Mercomatic gear linkage bushing

[Abchoppers]

1956 Mercury with auto trans, the gear shift linkage on the transmission there seems to be a rubber bushing that is torn. After searching I can’t seem to find one anywhere, seems like an easy fix. Any thoughts on a part number or where to find one?
Thanks all,
Ryan

 

[fordor41]

my '60 is the exact same way. I disassembled, applied silicone grease to all the parts and reassembled. you may find a rubber grommet that fits. I was in a hurry to get the car on the road so I'll search for a grommet for mine this winter.

 

[Abchoppers]

my '60 is the exact same way. I disassembled, applied silicone grease to all the parts and reassembled. you may find a rubber grommet that fits. I was in a hurry to get the car on the road so I'll search for a grommet for mine this winter.

I think I found the right one, figured I’d post it in case you were interested

https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/cars/engine/flywheel/01a-7354-rk-shift-lever-grommet-repair-kit

 

[Gene F]

Wow, are you guys lucky or what!

 

[fordor41]

cool, thanks. now trick on how to swedge center piece on the car. our '41 had similar piece on the column shifting arms and I use a ball from a brg to swedge it out but arms were off the column.