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post Jul 23 2014, 10:06 AM
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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!
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post Jul 23 2014, 10:21 AM
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QUOTE(eyeflight @ Jul 23 2014, 09:06 AM) *

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)
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post Jul 23 2014, 12:07 PM
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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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post Jul 23 2014, 12:16 PM
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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.

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post Jul 23 2014, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jul 23 2014, 01:07 PM) *

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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post Jul 24 2014, 07:20 AM
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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.

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post Jul 28 2014, 12:18 PM
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Twice around the shaft with electrical tape will do the trick in a pinch.
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post Jul 29 2014, 06:55 AM
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Though I prefer a little white bond paper or felt.

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