1987 Jeep J-20 TF727 Transmission Linkage Restoration, Part 2 of 3- Modifying Shift-Linkage Bushings

I show how to modify available bushings to work on the shift-linkage for the Torqueflite 727 in my 1987 Jeep J-20 pickup.
Here are listings and links for the parts I used in the shift-linkage restoration:
BJ's Shift-Linkage Repair Kit, Part Number:02-7530:
www.bjsoffroad...
Mega-Parts Throttle-Valve Linkage Spring:
www.megapartsu...
Dorman #14041 Shift Linkage Bushing Kit (for upper shift-linkage bushing at Steering-column arm):
www.dormanprod...
Hillman 1"x3/8"x3/8" Nylon Spacer Part # 880448:
www.lowes.com/...
Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a source for the throttle-valve linkage retainers/bushings:
Part # J3220413 Bushing
Part # J3220125 Bushing
These retain and provide a pivot-point for the Throttle-Valve linkage from the carburetor to the TF727 transmission. The design of these clips is different from the normal transmission-linkage bushings, as the ends of the rods don't have a groove, but a tapered end that is retained by "fingers" inside the bushing, which makes it act more like a retainer. Without those fingers, that rod would just pop out. If it used a regular transmission-linkage bushing, the nylon step inside the bushing would be compressed by the taper and cause too much friction for the linkage to move freely.
If anyone finds a source for these bushings, please let me know in the comments section.

[@MicksWorkshop]

Thank you for the excellent videos on the Jeep. I'm getting ready to do this on my SJ. Have you by any chance found better sources for the bushings?

[@bbsbcv]

The only sources I know of are the ones I mentioned in the video description

[@MicksWorkshop]

@@bbsbcv OK, thanks. Given how much you had to modify and make due I picked up some nylon filament and thought I might give 3d printing some of them a try. That or try making some out of delrin on the lathe. Good tips though for those without a lathe. I really appreciate your methodical approach with the explanations. Your vacuum hose video will be very helpful coming up as well.

[@bbsbcv]

@@MicksWorkshop, thanks! They are as unentertaining as possible, but hopefully useful for people who want to see the nitty-gritty details of each of these jobs. Useless to anyone not doing this kind of job, but very helpful to anyone who is. :)