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My gearknob came off in my hand! There is nothing to hold the knob on other than electrical tape being wound round the gearstick. I assume this is not the normal method attachment. But on the basis that I don't know what's normal, can anyone advise please? It looks like the gearstick has been cut down to me, but I know nothing!
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From about 37 secs

You should have a crush washer that expands and grips as the knob is pushed downwards onto the upright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaSM_KBOOGA

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Nine One One wrote: ↑Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:07 pm From about 37 secs

You should have a crush washer that expands and grips as the knob is pushed downwards onto the upright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaSM_KBOOGA

Mega, thanks! I'll look for a new crush washer then! I have a nice wooden knob somewhere. Does it need to have the metal tube insert to work? I think it's all wood

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New crush sleeves are available from the likes of Type 911, Roger Bray, etc...

- alternative names are gear knob 'retainer', 'tolerance ring' etc ...

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Thanks Andy, like this then... https://type911shop.co.uk/epages/de867c ... ducts/4803
"Gearknob Retainer Inner Sleeve"

The trouble with type911 is that a £7.20 part that weighs a few grams costs £7.20 to ship! Hey ho

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Try your OPC - you might find it's cheaper to pick one up ...

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good point!

The old crush tube may be in the old knob

I will check my old knob but it was held on with some electrical tape and was very loose indeed when I removed the tape, so I suspect no crush tube

I have tape on mine too. I would like to get this washer too. However, will the knob come off after this washer has been inserted?

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That video linked up the way shows how to get the knob off

at the risk of diverting attention from the matter in hand, here is something that may make you laugh when thinking about things that fell off......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5qxZm_JqM

That (and the others) are very funny!