Shift Knob Question..

DA1984VETTE · 2016-04-17 22:03:05

I was driving my vette today and the shift knob was getting loose and starting to spin as I was driving. I do not have the demon key and am using a jam nut on a stock knob. I was not ramming thru the gears or anything. I was going to visit my parents anyway so visited, but when I got ready to leave the knob would just spin even with the jam nut and I could not get it tight. Would I be correct in saying that the threads are gone (I know it has not been over tightened) and with that being said can the threads be re-tapped or is a new knob in my future? Thanks

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Apr 17, 2016 | 06:03 PM

DA1984VETTE

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Shift **** Question..

I was driving my vette today and the shift **** was getting loose and starting to spin as I was driving. I do not have the demon key and am using a jam nut on a stock ****. I was not ramming thru the gears or anything. I was going to visit my parents anyway so visited, but when I got ready to leave the **** would just spin even with the jam nut and I could not get it tight. Would I be correct in saying that the threads are gone (I know it has not been over tightened) and with that being said can the threads be re-tapped or is a new **** in my future? Thanks

Apr 17, 2016 | 07:02 PM

Hammer99

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Originally Posted by DA1984VETTE

I say a new shifter and **** should be in your future. MGW.

Problem solved and you will be waaay happier!

Apr 18, 2016 | 06:24 PM

DA1984VETTE

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Thanks for the reply Hammer, but I went and ordered a new shift ****. I may change shifters one day, but I can live with the C5 shifter for now.

Apr 18, 2016 | 07:14 PM

73Corvette

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The C6 Z06 shifter is an AWESOME upgrade... you can modify it to except the C5 shift ****, if you like the Peterbuilt shifter ****... just a thought

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Apr 18, 2016 | 08:26 PM

DA1984VETTE

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That is the way I will probably go.

Apr 18, 2016 | 09:06 PM

devnull

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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14

Oddly topical, but I bumped this after nearly 2 years (found the shifter and **** in my garage)

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-rider-eh.html

Take a look and let me know if this will help you. I shall make you an offer you can't refuse (just pay the shipping and it's yours).

Apr 19, 2016 | 10:37 AM

DA1984VETTE

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I have a **** on the way. If that doesn't work then I may get back with you on the shifter. Thanks for the offer though..

Apr 19, 2016 | 10:57 AM

Patches

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Just a suggestion to prevent this in the future - I drilled and tapped a hole in the front base of an aftermarket **** that is very similar to the C6 **** pictured above and used a dog-point set screw to lock it into place. You can use a set screw with a nylon dog if you're concerned about bunging the shaft threads up.

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Apr 19, 2016 | 12:14 PM

Alfyjr

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I have a **** on the way. If that doesn't work then I may get back with you on the shifter. Thanks for the offer though..

Where'd you get your **** at? twisted shifters has them and they're made to your liking. Ran an all black one before switching to a C6z shifter and delrin.

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