...I agree with Over50, Get Rid of the Gate, AND the Detent! It's Not needed and jams up the Shifting. The Gates are Inaccurate and work Against the Detent in the Transaxle! That is Why the side of each gate wears-out.
If You need a Gate to help you find the gears, you have not practiced your shifting enough, in My Opinion. The Gate was one of the first things, To Go!! And You can Install a Leather Boot.
What is to be Gained? Smoother, more Efficient Shifts! Instead of 'Feeling' the 'Gate Fingers', and the (In Cockpit) Detent, You Now Feel the Transaxle Detent and Syncros. Practice, You'll have No More Missed Shifts!
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