[AT] El Diablo shift key

[Phil Auten]

Don,

Any way to get to the slot with a shim?


Phil in TX


On 5/23/2017 8:32 PM, DonThiel wrote:
> All:   I have one of the famous IH model 666s, lovingly referred to as
> El Diablo.    There is a key (approx 1/4 x 1/4 x 1 1/2) in the shift
> linkage that keeps falling out when I move the shift lever to the 4-5
> side of the range.  Then I get to dig around to find wherever it fell to
> and try to get it slid back in place.   This takes three hands and a
> flashlight.  Cuss words optional.   The key is supposed to stay in place
> by friction, but I am guessing the slot is worn.    Other than never
> shifting to 4-5, anyone got any good suggestions for me?   Do I have my
> trusty machine shop make me a larger key?   How much larger?    Cannot
> reach it with a calipers to measure the slot slop.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Don
>
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