Gear Stick Thread

stirlsilver · Post by **stirlsilver** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm

I'm pretty sure this was discussed on a thread somewhere on this site but I can't find it.

Does anyone know what the thread is on the end of the stage 1 gear stick? I need it to get hold of a nylock nut which I can bond into the gear knob and screw it on so it doesn't wobble on me!

Thanks guys.

disco2hse · Post by **disco2hse** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:33 am

M12 I think.

Most standard replacement knobs seem to be the rubber push on type in any case. I need to replace mine because it has started to fall off in my hand when changing gear.

What's your plan, to epoxy the nut into the knob?

stirlsilver · Post by **stirlsilver** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:03 pm

Thanks Alan,
The plan is to do the same like I did to the trasfer case selector. Grind down the peaks of the hexagon on the nut enough so it is still a bit of a tight fit and then just press it in to the knob. That way, if needed it can be pulled out later.

disco2hse · Post by **disco2hse** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:45 am

Just did that this afternoon. The thread is 1/2" UNF, not M-12. Good guess though

Took the corners off up to the hips and used epoxy glue to make sure it is well stuck in there.