My car would not go into 4th gear, after reading the bill board, I re-soldered the OD relay and it worked for awhile and gave me trouble again. So I went yesterday under the car and found that the top of the OD solenoid had been crushed by the loose shift linkage.
I performed the little "mechanical surgery" on the solenoid and the car runs like a champ in 4th gear now.

I still have to fix the shift linkage. I am a complete newbie at this and was able to do the above modifications because the posts on this site were detailed.

Can someone tell me how to replace the shift linkage bushings? Is it hard to do? Does the shift need to be in a special position (neutral or park ?)Does it require special tools? What size of bushing do I need? what meterial (nylon, copper)?
I will take any advice.
Thanks

There is a small Allen screw on the shifter that holds the small rod that goes through the bushings. Loosen that screw and slide the rod out. The bushings can not be removed without further effort.

thanks for all the info I have received.
The task seems to be pretty easy although not very accessible.
I have shopped around for the bushings and I will buy them from my Volvo garage for a little less than $3 each. On the internet, they can be found for $ 0.85 but once I add shipping, it is not worth the hassle.

Thanks again.

I think there's a fixit kit for these on ebay now for like 6 bucks.

You can order the shift linkage bushings from fcpgroton.com
The old ones just pop out (if they haven't already fallen out) and the new ones pop in. I usually use a dull flat-blade screwdriver to help get the new ones in, if i can't get them in by hand. You definitely don't need any special tools.

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Matt L. -- Cary, NC -- '91 740 wagon