Graham Potter Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I’m looking for advice for my 1500 Spitfire I’m going to swap my non overdrive gearbox for an overdrive one. While I’m at it I thought I’d replace the well worn old gear knob and switch. I can’t see how the old one comes off. Lots of talk about slotted rings above and a chrome ring below which my knob doesn’t have(see photos). Has this been glued on do you think? maybe I should not bother replacing it with a shiny new one. Any ideas welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Looks like part of the body, instead of gluing down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Yep, looks like epoxy holding that on, and the stick has lost a couple of inches. Thd new knobs are nowhere near as nice as originals, new switches are poor, often no good from the box. And the plastic tops don't clip down properly. All in all, pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimboyfat Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 https://www.canleyclassics.com/?catalogue=triumph-spitfire-mkiv/1500&diagram=triumph-spitfire-mkiv/1500-gear-lever The alloy knob should be attached to the stick as per the special lock nuts as per the above diagram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Potter Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 Thanks everyone. Looks like a simple job will turn into something more complicated so for now I’ll live with the old knob, original switch and my shortened stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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