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Shift knob crush ring |
eyeflight |
Jul 23 2014, 10:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 6-August 13 From: Athens, GA Member No.: 16,219 Region Association: South East States |
My shift knob is loose, the old crush ring is not holding it tight. '74 2.0 LE
Does anyone know the proper method? I just got a new crush ring from Pelican. Thanks! |
bdstone914 |
Jul 23 2014, 10:21 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,497 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
My shift knob is loose, the old crush ring is not holding it tight. '74 2.0 LE Does anyone know the proper method? I just got a new crush ring from Pelican. Thanks! Remove the old one, put the new one in the shift knob, push it on the shift rod. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
914Sixer |
Jul 23 2014, 12:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like to put the crush ring on the top of the shifter, then set the shift knob on top of it. Give it a hit with the palm of your and and it will seat it.
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jmalone |
Jul 23 2014, 12:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 3-July 09 From: reno,NV Member No.: 10,529 Region Association: Northern California |
The crush ring can be frustrating to install as the interference fit can be very tight. If you examine your crush ring you will see that one end of the cylinder is slightly rounded, this is the side that should face up towards the knob.
You will also see that the metal corrugation of the ring is wound in one direction. When you are installing the knob you will find that it is easiest to push the knob on in with a twisting motion, make sure that you are twisting in the same direction as the spiral. IE. "When looking at down at the top if the crush ring is circling the shifter in a clockwise direction, then install with a clockwise twist". When installing the knob leave an eighth of an inch of the crush ring above the end of the shift lever. I then lock a small pair of vise grips on to the shift lever at the base of the crush ring to keep it from sliding down as the knob is installed. Once the knob has started to fit onto the crush ring/shift lever you can take off the vise grips and push the knob the remaining way onto the lever. (I also have written a 25page pamphlet on how to put on your pants one leg at a time.) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jul 23 2014, 07:33 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,299 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I like to put the crush ring on the top of the shifter, then set the shift knob on top of it. Give it a hit with the palm of your and and it will seat it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
VaccaRabite |
Jul 24 2014, 07:20 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,407 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I like to start with the ring 3/4 of the way in the knob, the last 1/4 sticking out. Get it started on the shaft and tap it a few times with a rubber mallet.
Zach |
matt5596 |
Jul 28 2014, 12:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 102 Joined: 28-September 11 From: Norris, TN Member No.: 13,619 Region Association: South East States |
Twice around the shaft with electrical tape will do the trick in a pinch.
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VaccaRabite |
Jul 29 2014, 06:55 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,407 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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