Stripped/Cross Threaded Shifter

Fatalsports · 07-23-2011, 06:22 PM

I installed my new Short Shifter and when I was putting everything back together...I must have installed the Shift knob on at an angle because I was getting a lot of resistance early.

Took the knob off and the top threads of the shifter look messed up. What's the best work around for getting this to still work?

Thanks!

Fatalsports · 07-23-2011, 07:41 PM

Can close thread....I just sawed half of the threads off...problem solved

onzedge · 07-23-2011, 07:42 PM

I bough a thread repair kit a few years ago and it is invaluable.

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kenchan · 07-23-2011, 08:12 PM

This is wat I use....not as elaborate as mr.onzedge's recommendation but should work since stock shaft is M10x1.25.

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onzedge · 07-23-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

This is wat I use....not as elaborate as mr.onzedge's recommendation but should work since stock shaft is M10x1.25.

Compact Thread Restorer - Specialty Tools - Tools - Griot's Garage

Mr. Kenchan,

I had to get the elborate one due to the vast number and type of bolts I have played havoc with. Some of the bolts/nuts on the 240 are pretty old and I like taking things apart and putting them back together on that car for some reason.

07-23-2011, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Stripped/Cross Threaded Shifter I installed my new Short Shifter and when I was putting everything back together...I must have installed the Shift knob on at an angle because I was getting a lot of resistance early. Took the knob off and the top threads of the shifter look messed up. What's the best work around for getting this to still work? Thanks!

07-23-2011, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
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07-23-2011, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Can close thread....I just sawed half of the threads off...problem solved

07-23-2011, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	This is wat I use....not as elaborate as mr.onzedge's recommendation but should work since stock shaft is M10x1.25. Compact Thread Restorer - Specialty Tools - Tools - Griot's Garage