Shift Knob Adapter Help
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Racer
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Shift **** Adapter Help
Just bought a new shift **** that has the following adapters/size with it:
M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5, M12 x 1.25
I have a Hurst short shifter which runs the 3/8-16 thread size.
Problem is, those numbers mean nothing to me
Can anyone point me in the direction of an adapter that'll fit between these sizes, or possible Home Depot/Lowes will have them (probably not very sightly, but I'll just paint it)
Thanks in advance!
M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5, M12 x 1.25
I have a Hurst short shifter which runs the 3/8-16 thread size.
Problem is, those numbers mean nothing to me
Can anyone point me in the direction of an adapter that'll fit between these sizes, or possible Home Depot/Lowes will have them (probably not very sightly, but I'll just paint it)
Thanks in advance!
Melting Slicks
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From: West Virginia
M10 x 1.5 means a 10 mm diameter thread, with a pitch (thread to thread) of 1.5mm.
3/8-16 means a 3/8 diameter thread and 16 threads/inch or 1/16" thread to thread
Google will find inch/mm conversions for you - easier than digging out the calculator!
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Racer
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Decided I'm just going to return it because the company doesn't make adapters for American sizes and I don't wanna deal with drilling out one of the included adapters and stuffing the right thread down there. Anyone have any recommendations for a straight black handle racing shifter that'll fit the 3/8-16 on a Hurst?
Team Owner
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Have you checked with Hurst to see if they offer a **** in the style you want? Maybe other companies that make aftermarket shift ***** will have them in the thread size/pitch that will fit.
I use the traditional Hurst ball handle and I really like it as I can grip it with my entire hand. There's even enough area that for upshifts to 3rd and 5th, I can just push it with the palm of my hand.
I use the traditional Hurst ball handle and I really like it as I can grip it with my entire hand. There's even enough area that for upshifts to 3rd and 5th, I can just push it with the palm of my hand.
Drifting
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '18
I bought a pistol grip shift handle that was made for import, but had a buddy with a machine shop drill and tap it for my Hinson shifter. I couldn't be happier with it. It's getting powdercoated now.
Last edited by Sydwayz; Apr 3, 2019 at 02:27 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Oct 2013
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Have you checked with Hurst to see if they offer a **** in the style you want? Maybe other companies that make aftermarket shift ***** will have them in the thread size/pitch that will fit.
I use the traditional Hurst ball handle and I really like it as I can grip it with my entire hand. There's even enough area that for upshifts to 3rd and 5th, I can just push it with the palm of my hand.
I use the traditional Hurst ball handle and I really like it as I can grip it with my entire hand. There's even enough area that for upshifts to 3rd and 5th, I can just push it with the palm of my hand.
Hmmm. Might actually go that route!
