Had a similar issue with mine. First thing is to replace the linkage bushes. A cheap and easy fix that should fix your problem.

The other thing it could be is the linkage return spring which is inside the gearbox, which requires pulling apart the gearbox to fix.

Guess which one is my problem

Cozza, Here's hoping. I'm at the point of finding another distributor. No-one if spoken to has been able to help. I'm still running an F5A. The existing cap is larger all round, the clip points are about 10mm higher while the internal dimensions are several mm wider. 20130604_212615[1].jpg 20130604_...

Ok, so i'm slowly in the process of getting my Mighty Boy into a reliable running state, got the parts to do a much needed tune up, and discovered that the distributor cap and rotor are nothing like I have. The existing cap has a Mitsubishi logo on it with the part number T30771 on the inside. Anyon...

Hi Graham, good to see another MB owner in the Canberra region. 8) Pity the local kids don't think the same way. 2nd night at home and the arsemonkeys spray painted the half-life symbol on the drivers door & destroyed the mirror. Was going to respray it anyway, but now need to add a mirror to t...

My name is Graham and I suffer from a mental illness. That's right, I bought an '85 Mighty Boy. Recently decided to get a little runabout to drive to work, found a registered project car in Dubbo that my learner driver daughter got to drive all the way back to Queanbeyan. :D Current plans are just t...