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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 7-October 13 From: So California Member No.: 16,485 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Hi all,
The new 914 went into the shop for a couple of things. One thing they did was take out the atrocious short shifter that a PO had installed and replaced it with factory. It's a huge improvement. HOWEVER...while the shift knob on the short shifter seemed to be solidly attached for eternity, the knob on this replacement came off in my hand before I got out of the parking lot. I circled back and a tech wrapped some black electrical tape around the shaft and tried several times to get the knob to grip. He did so, but told me it probably wouldn't last and what I need is a knob with a set screw. Since these didn't come with a set screw, and since the previous knob didn't have this problem, and since I just dropped $500 at the shop, I think it's reasonable to expect the new knob to be as good as the old. The new knob came off in my hand twice on the drive home. I've sent an email to the shop owner asking for a solution. What say you all? Yes, there is a crush sleeve up in the knob. If the solution is to put a new one in there, please tell me how to get this one out. If the solution is epoxy, I'll do it. If the solution is a knob with a set screw, please point me towards a source. I couldn't find one yesterday online. THANKS! |
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Artfrombama |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 331 Joined: 21-January 24 From: Huntsville, Alabama Member No.: 27,870 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I bought a new crush sleeve for my shifter, seems the inside diameter at the top of the knob is quite worn, knob was still loose with the new sleeve.
Put the old sleeve in first then the new sleeve. Tight now. Worked for me, your results may differ |
KELTY360 |
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914 Neferati ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,146 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I bought a new crush sleeve for my shifter, seems the inside diameter at the top of the knob is quite worn, knob was still loose with the new sleeve. Put the old sleeve in first then the new sleeve. Tight now. Worked for me, your results may differ Nice trick. |
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