[Staowners] 54 Alpine Parts needed

[George Simpson - Forums]

Ed - you're right. With a cable only 30 - 40cm long, it is much easier 
to keep adjusted.

George

 

Ed Esslinger wrote:
> Hi George - That millimeter of adjustment is the problem. With all the 
> moving parts on the linkage worn for 50+years It becomes a real pain 
> in the butt to maintain it. I gave up on my MK2a and installed a 
> Kneer. Regards  Ed
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* George Simpson - Forums
>     <mailto:george.simpson.forums at neuf.fr>
>     *To:* starcars8 at comcast.net <mailto:starcars8 at comcast.net>
>     *Cc:* Staowners at sunbeamtalbot.info
>     <mailto:Staowners at sunbeamtalbot.info> ; Ed Esslinger
>     <mailto:edstiger at charter.net>
>     *Sent:* Tuesday, December 11, 2007 3:01 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: [Staowners] 54 Alpine Parts needed
>
>     Ed - if you look in:
>
>     http://www.sunbeamtalbot.info/
>
>     at the S.T.A.R and other matters page and scroll down, there is a
>     detailed explanation of the Kneer gear change mechanism and
>     adjustment. >From experience, I have found that the difference
>     between  being able to select all gears or not getting into either
>     reverse or 3rd/4th is a question of  a millimetre of adjustment on
>     the cable from the  lever to the g/box.  Once adjusted, firmly
>     locked and treated with respect, it works fine for ever .... just
>     keep non-Kneer drivers away from you gear change!!!!
>
>     Good luck
>
>     George
>     Cognac
>
>
>     starcars8 at comcast.net wrote:
>>     Mal, The shifter Ed is referring to is a Kneer shifter. Kneer
>>     is/was a form inthe US who made a floor shift conversion almost
>>     identical to the Castle. Either one would work fine. The set upis
>>     just about the same.            Pete
>>      
>>
>>         -------------- Original message --------------
>>         From: "Mal Clark" <shadow74 at bigpond.com.au>
>>         Hi Ed, what is the difference between the Keener shifter,and
>>         the Castle shifter? I do have a complete Castle shifter,and
>>         Floof section, if you can't get the lug nuts and studs your
>>         side,I have plenty, good luck Mal Clark.
>>
>>             ----- Original Message -----
>>             *From:* Ed Esslinger <mailto:edstiger at charter.net>
>>             *To:* staowners at sunbeamtalbot.info
>>             <mailto:staowners at sunbeamtalbot.info>
>>             *Cc:* Ed Esslinger <mailto:esslinger at charter.net>
>>             *Sent:* Friday, December 07, 2007 1:08 PM
>>             *Subject:* [Staowners] 54 Alpine Parts needed
>>
>>                 Hi guys-  I'm in need of 6 lug nuts and two wheel
>>                 studs.  Are these special or can they be obtained on
>>                 this side of the ocean ?
>>                   I could use a good temp gauge as well.
>>                  I know it may be hopeful thinking, but I sure would
>>                 like to find a Keener shifter for sale, for my 54
>>                 Alpine. Regards-  Ed
>>
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