At 02:16 PM 08/30/1999 -0400, Kirby T. Kenyon wrote:
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>The problem is that the plastic knob screws on and breaks just above the
>threads. Super glue worked for a few times of pulling but came apart just
>last week. Since you can't pull it out without the knob, I have to come up
>with something that will hold for a few more weeks until the inspection.
>
>Anyone have a pet repair for this kind of problem?
How about a Home Depot cabinet knob? Thread the wooden knob (I swear I've
seen 'em in Red) onto the threaded shaft to form the threads; unscrew the
knob then coat the threads with grease. Put a dab of Elmer's wood glue
into the threaded hole in the knob (to toughen the wood fibers) then thread
it on. (The grease will allow disassembly later.)
Hey, its not Concours but it would be good enough to work for a vehicle
inspection.
Atwell Haines
"Mr. Spit" - '79 Spitfire
Succasunna, NJ USA
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