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shel

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Installing a new shifting knob
« on: November 06, 2015, 11:23:32 AM »
Does anyone have any words of wisdom (experience) in pushing a new shifting knob onto the shifting arm of a Henry J? It obviously is meant to be a tight fit, but I don't want to explode the knob trying to push it on.
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Re: Installing a new shifting knob
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2015, 12:52:14 PM »
Put it in Hot water, then slide it on.
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Re: Installing a new shifting knob
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2015, 01:32:44 PM »
I will add - be sure you clean all the old glue/remnants etc. out of the grooves on the lever.
Then lube it with Gojo or some other non-residual lubricant to aid in pressing the new one on. Take your time, be patient and it will go on and stay and you'll be very happy with it. 
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Re: Installing a new shifting knob
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2015, 10:47:55 PM »
Thanks, guys, for the info. Nothing like hearing from those who have "been there" and "done that".
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