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Post by fivedriver on May 3, 2023 13:08:59 GMT
Hello folk.
Does anyone have a gear lever for a 1.8 NB that they're not using please?
Cheers,
Guy
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Post by RS on May 3, 2023 15:56:34 GMT
Sorry, I haven't.
Why not try Andrew at Autolink, he's the "go to" Man for that sort of stuff.
Call Us On 01556 509088
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Post by fivedriver on May 3, 2023 18:15:04 GMT
Thanks Ian. I'll give him a call. π
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Post by fivedriver on May 4, 2023 10:41:35 GMT
Andrew has sold out of NB gear sticks but I found one on E-bay for sensible money.
The next trick will be to cut it down and introduce a length of slimmer rod to extend the lever.
Anyone got any ideas on how to drill out a snooker ball?
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Post by Jeff - jthspace on May 4, 2023 12:05:27 GMT
Andrew has sold out of NB gear sticks but I found one on E-bay for sensible money. The next trick will be to cut it down and introduce a length of slimmer rod to extend the lever. Anyone got any ideas on how to drill out a snooker ball? Padaodao 6 Speed Shift Grip Knob Ball Round Car Shifting Lever Head Number 10 Billiards for Most Auto Manual Vehicles www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNTKQNLF?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_W7DKTB1XXE1FCE1JR204What snooker balls are made of? Modern snooker balls are made with cast phenolic resin, a light plastic resin, which gives a lot more control, compared with previous materials used, such as clay and ivory. |
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Post by fivedriver on May 4, 2023 12:17:58 GMT
That looks great. Thanks for the link Jeff.
I'm hoping the balls are a resin or similar.
I wonder where I could get an M8 brass insert like those in the link? π€
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Post by Roadie on May 4, 2023 14:15:17 GMT
I wonder where I could get an M8 brass insert like those in the link? π€ Taadaa!
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Post by fivedriver on May 4, 2023 16:37:00 GMT
Awesome.
Thank you so much. π
I got a length of 8mm bar in the post today and now I've ordered some 6mm as I'm not sure the 8mm is slender enough. π€
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Post by Roadie on May 4, 2023 19:00:27 GMT
If the bar is too thin you may lose some of the feel of the box.
Many years ago I drove BT Commer vans. Driving position was very much like sitting on a dining chair. Gear lever came from the cab floor and must have been about 30" long. A good thick lever but due to the flex with a vigourous change into 3rd you could bang your knuckles on the dash. |
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Post by fivedriver on May 4, 2023 20:10:38 GMT
Understood π
Before I commit I'll be sure to try different combos to see where the sweet spot is.
It would be nice to find a length of lever that looks elegant but is sturdy enough to retain the feel.
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Post by Jeff - jthspace on May 4, 2023 20:33:34 GMT
Before I commit I'll be sure to try different combos to see where the sweet spot is. It would be nice to find a length of lever that looks elegant but is sturdy enough to retain the feel. Said the Actress to the Bishop |
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Post by RS on May 4, 2023 21:02:16 GMT
I've got an orange pool ball gear knob if you want it ?
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Post by fivedriver on May 5, 2023 13:57:24 GMT
Thanks Ian. I might take you up on that. I've ordered a black snooker ball but if I stuff it up your orange pool ball will come in very handy. π
The cunning plan is to cut off the gear stick at the end of the tapered section, drill it out, introduce alength of chrome/polished metal rod, weld it in place, tap the other end, drill out the black ball, insert a threaded insert like what Roadie found and the job's a good 'un.......easy.......right?
Now, what's the simplest way to perform those easy steps? π€
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Post by Roadie on May 5, 2023 20:06:37 GMT
I've got an orange pool ball gear knob if you want it ? I feel there is a story behind this. Seemed like a good idea at the time? Reality not quite what you imagined?  |
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Post by RS on May 5, 2023 20:12:50 GMT
I've got an orange pool ball gear knob if you want it ? I feel there is a story behind this. Seemed like a good idea at the time? Reality not quite what you imagined? I used to have it fitted to a previously owned orange car....but when I returned it to standard, I removed it... |
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