MGW Gripper Knob Question
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MGW Gripper **** Question
A few months ago I purchased a used MGW Gripper ****. It was sold as a replacement for the standard 9/16" - 18 threaded shaft. When I got it I was surprised to see that it had a plastic (nylon?) insert with a set screw. At first I thought it might actually be for the C6 style shaft. However, it appeared to be threaded and when I installed it and snugged the set screw it seemed to be secure. It just was odd to me that it didn't come with an alloy insert.
Is this actually how this **** comes from MGW for the threaded shaft? Or did someone just force a C6 **** on the threads??
BTW, I didn't like the feel of the Gripper **** and went back to my round Hurst ****, Since I will probably sell it, I want to make sure I describe it properly.
Thanks in advance!!
Is this actually how this **** comes from MGW for the threaded shaft? Or did someone just force a C6 **** on the threads??
BTW, I didn't like the feel of the Gripper **** and went back to my round Hurst ****, Since I will probably sell it, I want to make sure I describe it properly.
Thanks in advance!!
Thread Starter
Always Shiftin'
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,028
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From: Central Florida
2025 C7 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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I also reached out to another Corvette source and got an answer......
The early MGW Gripper ***** did have a threaded plastic (not sure of material) insert for the 9/16-18 shafts. Apparently, the new version of the Gripper **** has some kind of alloy, steel, aluminum insert.
The early MGW Gripper ***** did have a threaded plastic (not sure of material) insert for the 9/16-18 shafts. Apparently, the new version of the Gripper **** has some kind of alloy, steel, aluminum insert.
