Shift knob moving under hard shifts

[K-Dubb]

What can I do about this? I have the MGW short throw shifter, and under hard shifts the knob moves in my hands. Can I put some washers where the knob screws on to make it tight?

Thanks.

 

[mooch91]

I did. Mine was twisting about 10 - 20 degrees to the right before it would lock down. So I added two fairly thick washers to bring it back to center and lock down. The washers are covered by the bunching of the shift boot, so they aren't seen.

 

[SpectorV]

my MGW has a stop screw that helps~ but dont over tighten it

 

[Tractionless1]

Righty Tighty

 

[MBoyle1]

You need to get one with a jam nut or set screw

 

[SnakeBit]

It's metric, 12mm X 1.75. Go to hardware store and buy a metric nut. That will fix it.

 

[GSPsnFORDs]

Same problem here. When the stock shifter handle had rotated to the 3 o'clock postion it didnt' bother me much b/c it was actually comfortable. But now it has rotated to about the 5 o'clock position and it annoys the hell out of me. Need to install a jam nut under the boot and hopefully fix this annoyance. It sucks when you go for a hard shift and the handle rotates on you.

 

[K-Dubb]

Thanks for the info everyone. What size nut is it?

 

[SnakeBit]

It's metric, 12mm X 1.75.

:shrug:

 

[K-Dubb]

:shrug:

Apparently I didn't believe you the first time.:lol1:

 

[Posi]

If mine moves no matter what I make it go around another full turn. Both hands on it and twist as hard as you can. Won't move again.

 

[mustanginky]

If mine moves no matter what I make it go around another full turn. Both hands on it and twist as hard as you can. Won't move again.

especially when you need to take it off lol

 

[Posi]

^Hey don't knock what works lol.

 

[SnakeBit]

Apparently I didn't believe you the first time.:lol1:

It's all good. :beer:

 

[Lstruck03]

mine does the same thing.. i have re adjusted it tons of times. Stays nice and tight for a bit, then starts moving on me..

I'll have to try the jam nut and see if it helps.