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Message started by KenGLong on 11/20/06 at 12:34:53

Title: Reverse threads on the shifter linkage
Post by KenGLong on 11/20/06 at 12:34:53

So I say to myself, "I'm tired of lifting my whole foot to downshift. I think I'll adjust the linkage so the pedal sits a bit lower." I learned something in this process. I learned that the front of the linkage rod has reverse threads. Too bad I didn't learn this before I tried to loosen it the normal way! I seriously rounded off the corners of the lock nut. So, off I go to the hardware store to get some more. I get a pack of five nuts and head home. Shoot. Remember I said the front threads of the linkage rod were reversed? Well, so is the lock nut. <sigh>

Ok you stupid little reverse thread lock nut, you asked for it. I'll just grind down your flats to the next size smaller and use a different wrench. Hah! That'll teach you to fool with me.

Shifter feels much better now.

Ken in Albuquerque

Title: Re: Reverse threads on the shifter linkage
Post by Savage_Rob on 11/20/06 at 12:45:13

Heh, yeah...

I quoted you and pasted it into the Tips and Tricks thread in the Tech Ref forum.

Title: Re: Reverse threads on the shifter linkage
Post by azjay on 11/21/06 at 05:11:07

KenGLong wrote:

Hah! That'll teach you to fool with me.

i have tools, and i'm not afraid to use them! ;D