Aftermarket shift knob: Timing?

[oguruma]

I bought the GT350 style shift knob for my S550.

What's a good way to time it so that the shift knob will be aligned properly and still screwed down as far as possible (without obstructing the reverse lockout)?


For now, I put a couple nylon washers on top of the shifter handle and shaved one of them down so that it's tight at the appropriate height.

It seems to work well, but I figured I'd ask before I loctite'd it.

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[Johnny Rockit]

Plenty of videos on utoob.
-Remove knob
-Wind nut down (if used)
-Put lever in reverse
-Put new ball on
-Turn down until it hits nut or lockout
-back off enough to align
-Remove ball and use a little loc-tite on threads.
-Wind new ball down to align
-Confirm reverse lockout is functional
-Line up pattern
-Let it sit overnite while you crack a few beers to celebrate
-Cheers!

 

[f00man]

It should come with a lockout nut. I used the nut and some blue locktite (takes 24 hours to cure). I just put it in reverse to make sure it engages before applying loctite.

 

[jd_cobra]

I bought the GT350 style shift knob for my S550.

What's a good way to time it so that the shift knob will be aligned properly and still screwed down as far as possible (without obstructing the reverse lockout)?


For now, I put a couple nylon washers on top of the shifter handle and shaved one of them down so that it's tight at the appropriate height.

It seems to work well, but I figured I'd ask before I loctite'd it.

I used to use blue loctite as suggested because red would be next to impossible to remove.
I’ve done a couple modifications and installs for friends where I used orange and it has the holding capability of red with the removability of blue and they’ve had no issues.
would advise a leather strap wrench to remove as to not damage the knob If you ever need to remove it.

 

[dman918]

Blue loctite and you'll be all set. Give 24 hours for it to dry before driving.

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