1971 Hurst 3rd/4th rod mystery

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james70

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I own 1967, 1969, 1nd 1970 mustangs
Anyone know if Ford revised the 3/4 Hurst shift rod in 1971. I have two 3/4 shift rods with different stamping #'s

Both rods are same length, but slightly different bends

One rod stamped D1ZA-7326-AB, the other one is stamped D1ZA-7326-AC

See 2 photos

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Master parts catalog shows 3/4 rod was changed in 1972 model year on 11/15/1971. 

Rod is stamped D2ZA-7326-AA

This D2ZA rod also same length as both D1ZA-7326 rods, but bent slightly diffferent than both D1ZA rods

Photos of D2ZA-7326 rod below

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Ok I learned this the hard way with my project.   In 72 the D2AR casting case got a boss and a switch for seatbelt warning lamps.  Anyway, this boss on the tranny case will not allow the 3/4 rod to clear for 3rd gear.  Thus the revision to the 72 shift rod.

I found my solution through Bill the Hurst Shifter guru.  I can now hit 3rd gear.  Yes my car was not an original 4 speed , when collecting parts over the years I built up the D2AR case sin e it was the best I had .  Didn't realize that the 70-71 Hurst shifter was a mismatch until test drive.

Kcmash

 
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