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Offline BP23G0B

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Broken slap stick spring
« on: August 06, 2010 - 08:07:52 PM »
Anyone know if these are being reproduced?  Mine broke so when I go 1-2-D, neutral isn't locked out. 

Not so funny story...I dropped the set screw to the shifter knob and it fell under the carpeting.  I think I'll have to pull my seats out so I can roll up the carpet to get to it.  I'm such an idiot.   :banghead:
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2010 - 09:41:21 PM »
Here's a picture of the wee spring I need to replace,

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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2010 - 10:10:32 PM »
I had to replace that same spring years ago & was able to scrounge one close enough.
If you have an Ace Hardware in your area check & see if they have one the right weight, even if it's to long you can cut it down.
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2010 - 11:07:28 PM »
I just checked my leftover parts... I have a 70 shifter but the spring is missing I have the set screw for the shifter knob. I can mail it to you if you want it? Save ya ripping out the carpet?
Brad
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2010 - 05:24:45 PM »
I just checked my leftover parts... I have a 70 shifter but the spring is missing I have the set screw for the shifter knob. I can mail it to you if you want it? Save ya ripping out the carpet?

I'd really appreciate that.  Will you be at he NATs on Saturday?  I could pick it up then.

I found a spring at ace hardware but they didn't have the set screw. None of the screws could thread all the way through the knob
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2010 - 09:30:06 PM »
My new spring in action.  Thought this video might benefit future generations.  It's a #75 spring from Ace Hardware.  Thanks for the help, all.  Now all I need is the set screw and everything will be copacetic.

Click it!...

« Last Edit: August 07, 2010 - 09:31:37 PM by BP23G0B »
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2010 - 01:00:02 AM »
I'd really appreciate that.  Will you be at he NATs on Saturday?  I could pick it up then.

I found a spring at ace hardware but they didn't have the set screw. None of the screws could thread all the way through the knob


No I won't be. I'm in Canada, just PM me your name and address and I'll pop it in the mail for you if you want?
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2010 - 10:24:40 AM »
Great Video!

What are the threads on the screw?

Tom

I got a big tub of allen head set screw from harbor freight a while back, has a bunch of different sizes.

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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2010 - 12:37:29 PM »
What are the threads on the screw?

I'll measure it before I put it in.  Threads are measured in "threads per inch", yes?
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2010 - 01:26:48 PM »
It's 10-24 NC set screw   ...shall I still  pop it in the mail ? I have it all ready to go?
Should be easy to get locally?  Lowe's etc....?
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2010 - 11:11:52 PM »
Brad, if it's not too much trouble please pop it in the mail.  Thanks for your help.
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2010 - 08:16:42 AM »
Brad, if it's not too much trouble please pop it in the mail.  Thanks for your help.
John

It's on it's way!
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2010 - 11:52:47 PM »
I got it today.  Thank you very much! :cheers:
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2010 - 02:55:04 PM »
I got it today.  Thank you very much! :cheers:

Glad it got to you OK! :2thumbs:
Brad
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Re: Broken slap stick spring
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2012 - 09:49:27 PM »
Thanks for the video, maybe now I can figure out why mine won't "ratchet" for 2nd to drive.  Maybe the little spring is too weak?  :clueless:

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