Please help: Gear shift knob won't go down

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05-12-2018, 04:53 PM

Cowhorn

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Please help: Gear shift **** won't go down

Does anyone have any tips on how to get the gear shift **** to seat all the way down? Mine sits really high. I've leaned and pushed on it all I can, but it won't go down any further. Is a rubber mallet in order? Other tricks?

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05-12-2018, 08:42 PM

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Spray some silicone lubricant in the **** hole and slide it on. It will be tight but will eventually set. I wouldn't use a hammer as you are putting stress on the shifter linkage.

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05-13-2018, 12:15 AM

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That does seem to sit a little high. Have you removed the shifter? Flip it over to see if anything is blocking it from sitting lower.
No mallet!

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05-13-2018, 10:33 AM

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Quote:

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I wouldn't use a hammer as you are putting stress on the shifter linkage.

That's what I was thinking. Glad I didn't go there!

Thanks.

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05-13-2018, 10:35 AM

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Quote:

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That does seem to sit a little high. Have you removed the shifter? Flip it over to see if anything is blocking it from sitting lower.
No mallet!

I know. It drives me nuts.

Nothing is blocking the shifter. It's just really tight. I'm going to get the KY!

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05-13-2018, 10:47 AM

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"I'm going to get the KY!" OMG! Shifter ****!

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05-13-2018, 01:28 PM

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It's been a while since I've had mine off, but I seem to remember there are 2 different type *****. One will not seat as low as the other. I replaced my leather with the carbon fiber, and it does not seat as low as the leather.

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05-13-2018, 02:03 PM

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Any set screws or circlips on the **** itself that are blocking it?

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05-13-2018, 04:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowhorn

I know. It drives me nuts.

Nothing is blocking the shifter. It's just really tight. I'm going to get the KY!

Quite frankly, I don't see approaching the problem from the rear is going to help things any! JMHO...

In all seriousness, if lubricant isn't the answer, try using a (rat tail) edit, tapered square file (since the hole is actually rectangular in shape) of the appropriate size to slightly bevel/taper the leading edge and then reapply the KY.

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