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MG MGB Technical - Shift knob

Sorry for the the stupid question: '78 MGB, the original black plastic shift knob is loose and rattles. The shifter itself seems solid. I uploaded a photo of the knob with the cover off. I can't figure out what to do to tighten it and I'm afraid to screw it up. Thanks. Bob

Bob Meyer

Bob. The system is similar to the firing pin on the old Brit Lee-Enfield rifle for the firing pin--a piece of rod with a hole to fit over the shaft and two forward projecting pieces to fit into the slot on the circular nut. I made up the proper tool for use with my cars because I had the necessary machines. However, most people simply get by by using a pair of needle nosed pliers or a screw driver to engage one of the slots and turn the nut.

Les
Les Bengtson

Bob,
The Chrome ferrule under the knob has two flats for a spanner, it is that which usually goes slack, just nip it up.
Allan Reeling

Bob,, had the same issue with my 79. As Allan posted, just tighten it up from the bottom, Haven't had an issue with it since.



Cheers

Gary
79 MGB
gary hansen

Used to be called a ring-driver in the GPO/BT, like for Lucas switch 'bezel' nuts http://s89.photobucket.com/user/amorrow002/media/WiperBezelTool.jpg.html
Paul Hunt

Thanks everyone for the help. I'll get to work on it this weekend.
Bob Meyer

This thread was discussed between 09/11/2015 and 10/11/2015

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