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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 9 2009, 05:46 PM (658 Views) | |
| surprised_one | Sep 9 2009, 05:46 PM Post #1 |
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when i got my 63 the shifting knobs were gone so i was wondering if someone could help me with the diameter of the transfer case knobs and the diameter and thickness of the shifter knob so i can make some nice shiny stainless ones for my baby...thanks George |
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| Larry (TX) | Sep 10 2009, 12:21 PM Post #2 |
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George, The shift levers of almost every old jeep I've ever worked on has had 5/16" - 24 NF (fine) threads. You should be able to chase the old threads fairly easily, that is unless some previous owner has cut the shafts below the threads, and if that's the case, you should be able to cut new threads the same size, depending on how far down the levers were cut. Hope this info helps. Larry S. |
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| surprised_one | Sep 10 2009, 03:20 PM Post #3 |
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yes Larry they cut them and i got that part redone and now i want to make new knobs as the old ones are not there ....so i need the size of the knobs not the thread Thanks George |
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| Larry (TX) | Sep 10 2009, 09:00 PM Post #4 |
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Okay George, I've just gone out to the shop and measured several of the spare transfer case knobs I have on hand and they're all 1 1/4" in diameter. Larry S. |
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| surprised_one | Sep 10 2009, 09:09 PM Post #5 |
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thanks tons Larry would you happen to have the size of the trans knob..it looks about 2" in dia. but how thick is it ??? thanks George |
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| Larry (TX) | Sep 11 2009, 10:40 AM Post #6 |
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George, The pancake style knobs I have measure 2" in diameter and 1 5/8" thick. The grip band around the knob is 3/16" in width and is splined. I'm assuming that you're going to cut the knob on a lathe and that you could knurl the grip band with straight splines or cross diagonals and either would look nice. Post some photos of them when you get them all made. I'd entertain the idea of paying you to turn a set for me, even if you used aluminum. Larry |
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| surprised_one | Sep 11 2009, 02:02 PM Post #7 |
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thanks so much Larry thats the ticket to success for me..yes i am a machinist and run a cnc lathe and plan to do them within the next week or 2.....I made some for my 78cj7 and they are awesome will send pic of all of them soon Thanks again George |
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| 1954cj3b | Sep 15 2009, 07:20 PM Post #8 |
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yes do post picts interested how they came out .. I was going with stock knobs but since I do heavy wheeling Ill stick with the T's easier to grab :rolleyes: on those bouncy rocks lol |
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