[NZJimmy]

thanks all for the great feedback on options.

5th to 4th issue seems to be: shift from 3rd to 4th good and direct, when i go to 5th (which I have to think about rather than a really nice shift) its ok, then downshift to 4th is problematic-'feels' like gear isn't there-as in there is resistance to get into 4th. I do pull into N from 5th pause/double cluth etc but still no joy-if I change to 3rd I can then get 4th ok again. If I do get 4th on down change I feel resistance then pop it goes in. I have adjusted coupler many times to try and overcome and that's why I'm looking at replacement or bushes.

The coupler clamp I personally think has also lost some of it 'hold'. The PO looks like he's slightly rounded the 13mm nut (from using incorrect size I guess) and I put good tension on without trying to break it but have experienced it coming loose. This also makes adjustment difficult as I now can't determine what is 'correct' and mark this location.

So, I'll also be replacing coupling clamp-as I'm guessing there's only so many times this 30 year old soft metal can be opened and closed.

The 'round' option bushings-are the derlin ones round or are these the 914 versions I've read about?

In regard to the 5-4 issue will the coupler rebuild/replacement plus good adjustment solve this or do I have bigger issues?

thanks again,
Jimmy