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geostrategist



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Gear stick head
At the risk of this turning into a Benny Hill sketch:

The plastic surround on my gear stick, the part where your hand rests (which I have googled and found out may be called a 'knob head'!), is coming apart.

Can I just replace the 'knob head', or does the whole shaft need replacing? Whistle

Looking for spares for the MT82 it comes up with a lot of Ford parts which don't really look like they'll fit.

Any suggestions?
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blackwolf



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You might want to take a look at this thread. Essentially you either need a new (or pre-owned) genuine gear lever, or you can fit an absurdly over-priced Bowler type contraption, or you can do this:


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geostrategist



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Thanks
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blackwolf



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It's not everyone's cup-of-tea, but it is much more comfortable to drive with than the original plastic thingy and to me is reminiscent of the good old days when there was no plastic in a Land-Rover cab.

Another attraction is that it cost me £4 for the knob and about half-an-hour of work to fit. The postage on a new gear lever would be more than £4! Thumbs Up

I've become quite attached to my knob.
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Co1



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blackwolf wrote:
You might want to take a look at this thread. Essentially you either need a new (or pre-owned) genuine gear lever, or you can fit an absurdly over-priced Bowler type contraption, or you can do this:


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Nice knob Blackwolf… I notice you’ve got 3 heated seat switches. What’s going on there?!
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blackwolf



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They don't do anything (except fill the holes). At one time I had the intention of using them for n/s, rear, and o/s worklights, but in the end fitted the switches for the lights in my Mud roof console. So they are spare.
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blackwolf wrote:
You might want to take a look at this thread. Essentially you either need a new (or pre-owned) genuine gear lever, or you can fit an absurdly over-priced Bowler type contraption, or you can do this:

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I like that and will do it similar Thumbs Up

Quick question, does the carpet have to be removed to loosen the cuff or is there another (easier) approach?
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blackwolf



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As I recall, you can push the top end of the rubber boot down the gear lever far enough to release the gear lever without disturbing the carpet. At least, I think that is how I did it, it was quite a long time ago now.
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hornet



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Thank you, that worked very well Bow down

Clamp the old head in the vice, saw all around to the metal axle and turn the shaft vigorously. You can feel that something will come loose. The old head can be removed very quickly by strong axial pull and constant turning. Thumbs Up
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blackwolf



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Yup, that's what I did. Then tap an M12 thread on the end, and fit a £4 knob, and you'll have a better and nicer-to-use gear lever than the original. Thumbs Up

Many people have now complimented me on my knob, although a few have laughed at it. Love it or hate it, it feels very nice in your hand as you drive. Very Happy Shocked
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hornet



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I will also take a black plastic ball and let the bottom of my favourite cartridge in flush on the top. When finished will post pictures Wink

Edit: Ready

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DICKO1995



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Hi,

Does anyone by chance know the size of the shaft/bar that is under the rubber gear knob?

I have designed and started milling an aluminium gear knob, this will slot onto the shaft and grub screw on to secure it.

Before I saw off the top to find out the size I just wanted to ask to see if anyone knows.

Failing this it can be tapped to fit once down to the bar.


Thanks
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blackwolf



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It can be threaded M12 without any adjustment. Whether it is actually 12mm dia or marginally smaller I couldn't say, but I found it very easy to start an M12 die without any special preparation and the thread certainly appears to be full diameter afterwards.

This is an M12 threaded knob and a standard M12 half nut.


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DICKO1995



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Thanks Blackwolf Thumbs Up
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