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Reverse threads on the shifter linkage (Read 2 times)

KenGLong

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Reverse threads on the shifter linkage
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

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Reverse threads on the shifter linkage Reply #1 - 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.
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azjay Serious Thumper Offline aridzona... its a dry heat Posts: 816 Gender:	Re: Reverse threads on the shifter linkage Reply #2 - 11/21/06 at 05:11:07 KenGLong wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11: Hah! That'll teach you to fool with me. i have tools, and i'm not afraid to use them!
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