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SGT K

01-24-2004 13:51:34

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How do you guys put on a new rubber gear shift knob. Is the gear shift tapered, and you just pound them on? Do you put any epoxy or glue on also? And something else, I know they did it at the factory, but I just can't bring myself to paint it red. I guess I'm not a true "restorer" after all.

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deano

01-25-2004 03:11:43

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Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 13:51:34

i think its funny that others have same questions i have, i'm glad you asked for help cause i bought that black gear shift knob from ih dealer, and man that hole looks tiny! i'm waitin for spring...the gear shifter diameter looks huge in comparison...just doesn't look right but ih guy says its the one...

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James

01-24-2004 17:18:48

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Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 13:51:34

If you put a little heat on it with a heat gun or propane torch it will go on very easy with a rubber hammer. But clean the shifter good.

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rebuilder

01-24-2004 17:07:24

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Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 13:51:34

Sarge;

Not all Farmall's had rubber shift knobs. My M has a steel knob threaded to the shifter. It is painted.

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SGT K

01-24-2004 17:14:08

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Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to rebuilder, 01-24-2004 17:07:24

rebuilder,

Was youre M made during the war. I've heard of steel knobs, but I haven't seen one.

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Brad

01-24-2004 20:55:48

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Re: Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 17:14:08

I have a 46 A, built about the middle of the year and it has a cast gear shift knob that screws on. I sprayed it with black Plasticote and it looks really good, feels SOLID!

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randy hall

01-24-2004 19:21:18

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Re: Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 17:14:08

sarge, the ones built during the was had cast iron gear shift knobs, not steel ones. i'm fixing up an 'h' that has one.

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rebuilder

01-24-2004 17:33:27

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Re: Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 17:14:08

Sarge;

Please don't chastise me too much, but I don't have the serial# or year memorized like most in this forum. I have & use a Farmall H/M/SM/806/and two 856's on 600 acres. The H/M & 806 have never been over hauled so I have not had to worry about keeping that information handy. I do know that the knob has a farmall number stamped in it and it is the only one left on my farmalls now that I think on it. The others have long been busted. Many wonder why I don't rebuild these farmalls but I just prefer to see them out there working vs. being kept under a sheet. Plus I don't have to worry about scratching my paint!

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SGT K

01-24-2004 18:29:32

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to rebuilder, 01-24-2004 17:33:27

Understood and Amen

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Larry

01-24-2004 17:07:04

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Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 13:51:34

Just put the knob in a pan with water and bring to a boil. Knob will slid right on will be tight when it cools.

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Dave_Id

01-24-2004 14:51:33

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Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 13:51:34

USe a little spray soap for lube... that will dry later. Petroleum lubes can stay slick for along time, and your know can slip right off.

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SGT K

01-24-2004 15:45:31

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Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to Dave_Id, 01-24-2004 14:51:33

Good idea

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rustyfarmall

01-24-2004 14:31:16

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Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 13:51:34

Squirt a little WD-40 or similar and just push it on, you may need to twist it a little as you push. I think they look much better if left black. I don't think they were painted at the factory, could be wrong.

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SGT K

01-24-2004 15:48:16

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Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to rustyfarmall, 01-24-2004 14:31:16

I agree they look better black. The old color photo's show the new tractors with the knobs painted red, and I can still see some red paint on mine. But they might not have all been that way.

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Dave BN

01-24-2004 14:09:39

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Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to SGT K, 01-24-2004 13:51:34

I just pushed mine on to the shaft on my BN. What modle tractor do you have? I didn't paint mine either....Yet. Dave.

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SGT K

01-24-2004 15:44:24

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Re: Re: Rubber gear shift knob. in reply to Dave BN, 01-24-2004 14:09:39

This is on a 48 H I've been working on. The tin is pretty good and all the casting numbers are right, I even collected up all of the right bolts with the dimple on the head. So when I started I had the intentions of doing a complete restoration. I did some research, Guy Faye's book is good, lotsa pictures.

But now I think I'll leave the M&W friction throttle on and I can't bring myself to paint my new wiring harness either. So much for discipline!

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