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Old 10-11-2000, 11:58 AM   #1
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Hurst Shifter

I just put in a Hurst Billet-plus shifter. I want to use leather knob from the stock shifter. Can this be done? The shifter shaft is 3/8" in diameter, while the knob is 5/8". Does anyone make an insert for this application? Hurst-Mr Gasket does not.

I did the Mcgyver modification to the the shifter.
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Old 10-11-2000, 09:01 PM   #2
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i was thinking the shifter was 7/16 or 1/2 but what ever it is any one with a lathe could make you a insert if the hole is bigger in the handle than the shifter shaft. if it's the other way make a plug for the knob and redrill and tap it. shouldn't be too hard to do.

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Old 10-12-2000, 02:43 PM   #3
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I ended up cutting the tip of the stock shaft off and threading for the Hurst shaft.
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Old 10-17-2000, 07:53 AM   #4
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If you're not satisfied with your purchase (However, I understand the Hurst is quite nice, you might consider the B&M Ripper, which accomodates both the stock leather knob and boot. Love mine.

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Old 10-17-2000, 08:27 PM   #5
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Like my Hurst Billet Plus, but I ended up buying a B&M small leather knob and it was a perfect fit.

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