Alan -
As luck would have it, Moss actually is the one company that sells this
ring. I bought one several years ago and I can attest that it works
extremely well, if you can get it on (it's a tight fit).
I fitted it to my BJ8 about 10 years ago and the gear lever gaiter is still
in good condition. It only works if you put the gaiter (i.e. grommet) upside
down (i.e. nipple-like hole facing up), but if you install it this way with
the gaiter (grommet) as far down on the shaft as you can get it (flush),
then put on the ring, your gaiter (grommet) will last a very long time. Plan
on using alot of finger pressure and probably some dish soap or something
like that.
Cheers,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 10/7/05, Alan F Cross <alanx@proaxis.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Two different gear lever grommets that I have used are OK for a while,
> then, after some use, both move so that the rubber 'folds' where it
> shouldn't (radial folds). It looks terrible!
>
> Looking at the parts manual, I see there is a "Ring - gear lever
> grommet" (AHH 5388) illustrated just under the grommet itself. Does this
> attach the grommet to the gear lever so that it can't ride up? I don't
> have this. Cape don't stock it, and I can't find it on the AH Spares
> illustrations on their web catalogue.
>
> Am I guessing right as to what this 'ring' does? I don't want to replace
> the grommet for a third time if the problems is with this missing ring.
>
> Any guidance appreciated, as always.
> --
> Alan F Cross, Berkshire, UK
> BJ8 "Ginny"
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