vitessetony
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m10 gearknob 8mm gearstick??vitessetony
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Iv'e got, as the title states, a gear knob which is threaded to 10mm. the problem I have is the stick is an 8mm thread. Now I know there are hundreds of gear knobs out there that are 8mm before anyone say's "just buy a 8mm gear knob!" but I really want this one. So has anyone modded a gear knob before do you think if I wrap tape around the knob to pack it out this will do the trick? Any suggestion's welcome. Cheers  |
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what on? if its easy to remove the stick could you not weld a 10mm thread on?
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vitessetony
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m10 gearknob 8mm gearstick??vitessetony
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I don't really want to do anything as drastic as that, Anyway welding is a town that I haven't visited for quite some time.... I was just wondering if anyone knew of a technique/product that would be a quick and reversible solution.  |
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Kieran
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What you want is a M10 stud with an M 8 thread in the middle...
Are they standard course threads (ie 10x1.5 and 8x1.25)?
Whereabouts are you?
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Last Edit: Dec 6, 2012 23:59:40 GMT by Kieran
The Ashby Jackson fleet:-
1979 Mini Clubman 1.8 K series
1978 Skoda 110r Project 130RS K-oupe
1978 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL Estate
1984 BMW K100 Sidecar outfit
1999 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 race bike
2002 Kawasaki ZX9r race bike
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vitessetony
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m10 gearknob 8mm gearstick??vitessetony
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What you want is a M10 stud with an M 8 thread in the middle... Are they standard course threads (ie 10x1.5 and 8x1.25)? Whereabouts are you? Can you buy that or would you have to make it? Yeah they are both standard course threads. I'm in mossley mate. |
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Kieran
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I'm in the workshop tomorrow, and over in Stalybridge saturday. I'll see what i can do, and get back to you.
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The Ashby Jackson fleet:-
1979 Mini Clubman 1.8 K series
1978 Skoda 110r Project 130RS K-oupe
1978 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL Estate
1984 BMW K100 Sidecar outfit
1999 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 race bike
2002 Kawasaki ZX9r race bike
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Copey
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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I had same problem years ago when I wanted to fit a decent gearknob to my Reliant Supervan III :-) I cleaned the inside thread of the new knob with meths and when dry filled with Araldite then plonked it on the gear lever. When dry it worked fine and even unscrewed.
Another idea is simply fit the knob with a 8mm Helicoil - even if you have to use bearing lock to hold it in place
Paul H
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andyborris
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Use that instant metal, the stuff that comes in a tube and you mix together. Even easier then Araldite!
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Kieran
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PM sent!
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The Ashby Jackson fleet:-
1979 Mini Clubman 1.8 K series
1978 Skoda 110r Project 130RS K-oupe
1978 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL Estate
1984 BMW K100 Sidecar outfit
1999 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 race bike
2002 Kawasaki ZX9r race bike
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vitessetony
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m10 gearknob 8mm gearstick??vitessetony
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Thanks to everyone for the help and a MASSIVE thanks goes out to kieran who has made me an adaptor and is even going to drop it in for me!!
what a legend ;D
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m00se
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Dec 10, 2012 13:47:44 GMT
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oh man, how would i love to have access to machines that can create such things...   Since this case is solved, i just wanted too add my homemade solution for the record: I used a dowel which i pressed in the shiftknob and then screwed it on the shifter. If the dowel is the right size it holds very strong and it costs close to nothing!  |
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fred
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Glad you got it sorted, I'm in the west Mids and could have machined something, but it would have been posted by the old Post office. and this time of year you may if the wind was in the right direction got it by Easter!
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vitessetony
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m10 gearknob 8mm gearstick??vitessetony
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Dec 11, 2012 17:17:54 GMT
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I like an idiot got the measurements wrong I for some reason thought that the thread on the stick was 8mm..... its not its 10mm so I needed a 10mm to 12mm adaptor  poor kieran made me the 8mm to 10mm and did a great job, I just hope he can find it in his heart to make me a 10mm to 12mm now Beers on me?? |
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lemon
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Dec 11, 2012 18:21:28 GMT
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I can machine you an adapter if you want....
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More than it should be, but not as much as it could be
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vitessetony
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m10 gearknob 8mm gearstick??vitessetony
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Dec 14, 2012 18:05:56 GMT
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I can machine you an adapter if you want.... That would be great thanks pm me with what costs are involved. cheers |
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Since this case is solved, i just wanted too add my homemade solution for the record: I used a dowel which i pressed in the shiftknob and then screwed it on the shifter. If the dowel is the right size it holds very strong and it costs close to nothing! 
