I have a kit car ('29 Mercedes SSK) that is built over a '73 Pinto 2.0 with 4-speed. I've got the engine running really good now, but he shifter is really floppy. Shifter works and goes thru al the gears, but it doesn't move within the normal 4-spd pattern. I've been told there is a rebuild kit (or bushing) or something that needs to be replaced, but I don't know what to call it and haven't found any parts guys that have anything for the shifter. I'm not anxious to drop the tranny unless I have to. Any ideas from any seasoned Pinto experts?  Thanks, Jim B.

That piece is called a saddle, it is the wear item between the shifter and the shift fork, not sure who has them for the 4 speed here in the state, but heres a link for the UK, I've order several things from this company, you'll have the parts in 4-5 days here in the states, the T-9 Saddle fits the Pinto 4 speed
http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-category/transmission-clutch-wheels/gearbox-spares.html?appl_gearbox=525&p=2

That piece is called a saddle, it is the wear item between the shifter and the shift fork, not sure who has them for the 4 speed here in the state, but heres a link for the UK, I've order several things from this company, you'll have the parts in 4-5 days here in the states, the T-9 Saddle fits the Pinto 4 speed
http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-category/transmission-clutch-wheels/gearbox-spares.html?appl_gearbox=525&p=2

This site is so Cool!!

 Does anyone know if one of those reverse switches will work in a 4 spd in a 1978?

Thanks to all you Pinto guys. . .I have the saddle on the way from England (the brass one I think). I'll close this out after I receive the part and let you-all know how it all worked out. I spent a good deal of time calling and looking for this part, and I didn't even know what to call it. Thanks again, this is a wonderful site and I'll be logging on frequently. Jim B.