The thread size for gearstick

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#1 The thread size for gearstick

Post by Pex » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:01 pm

Someone seems to re-threaded the gearstick to fit a newer knob.
I’m trying to put it back to original but can’t find out which thread I should use.
Can’t fit the lower “cone” as in picture.

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#2 Re: The thread size for gearstick

Post by mgcjag » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:21 pm

5/16 unc I think.....Steve
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#3 Re: The thread size for gearstick

Post by Pex » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:27 pm

Thanks..
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#4 Re: The thread size for gearstick

Post by abowie » Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:50 pm

mgcjag wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:21 pm
 5/16 unc I think.....Steve
This is correct.
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