Why do I need two clicks to shift gears?
The usual problem is that the shifter no longer moves the derailleur the right amount. So the chain rattles on the sprockets and skips in between gears, or requires two clicks to shift.
How to determine the thread size of a shifter?
Use the following guide to determine your shifter, shift knob thread size. What is my shift knob thread size does not need to be a mystery. Use this as a guide and be sure by using a thread die or a nut of known size that threads correctly onto your shifter. Contact us with any questions.
How does a gear shifter adjust the cable?
The gear shifter winds the cable in and out, increasing or decreasing that tension. This moves the derailleur sideways. Most shifters are indexed, so that each click winds the cable a set amount… which in turn moves the derailleur a set amount. The usual problem is that the shifter no longer moves the derailleur the right amount.
Why does my chain jump when I shift gears?
Sometimes the derailleur will shift okay one way but is slow to shift the other way; you click and nothing happens and then click again and the chain jumps two sprockets. The problem is friction, probably caused by dirt. You need to lubricate the cable. This is easy on bikes that have the gear cable partly uncovered.
Use the following guide to determine your shifter, shift knob thread size. What is my shift knob thread size does not need to be a mystery. Use this as a guide and be sure by using a thread die or a nut of known size that threads correctly onto your shifter. Contact us with any questions.
Can you thread a Toyota Volkswagon shift knob?
Toyota™ – most late models with gated style automatic shifters can use our specific adapter listed for Import automatics – or thread direct onto shifter Volkswagon™: Most late model non-threaded, Use our Spec adapter!
How big is a Hurst six speed shifter?
Older Hurst OEM shifter is 3/8-24.One exception to this is the T-56 six-speed shifter. While the chrome stick version is 3/8-16, the black stick version is 16mm X 1.50.
Can a non threaded shift knob be used?
Jeep™ – Late Model TRANSFER CASE – non threaded – use our adapter noted for Jeep TC Olds 442 73-77? auto w/ T-Collar 5/8-11, 9/16-12? Toyota™ – most late models with gated style automatic shifters can use our specific adapter listed for Import automatics – or thread direct onto shifter