2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission stupid nv-5600 question

[KCanepari]

my shift knob numbers are upside down and it's driving me nuts. I tried turning it and almost sprained my wrist and was afraid to break something. Does the knob tread off or not??

 

[WDixon27]

from what i've read the numbers part is a insert and they commonly spin around on their own

 

[bnbrown]

yep, I believe the number button is just popped into a groove in the round knob... careful prying on it though, my 5 speed has some rough spots from being pryed out.

 

[AH64ID]

I need to fix mine too...

 

[AFoulk]

when I changed my shift knob to one of Geno's Cummins Power knobs, I wasn't able to pry my numbered insert out with out seriously chewing up the stock knob.

 

[KCanepari]

So does the knob twist on or is there a nut under the insert?

 

[jhoughton]

Under the shift pattern cover there is a jam nut to stop the knob from turning. If it is cold out warm the knob with a hair dryer and use a small screwdriver to pry out the insert. Reinstall using a small amount of silicone glue and this will help prevent it from turning.

 

[KCanepari]

ah, thanks. that's why I couldn't twist the whole knob off!