[Staowners] Floor shifters

[George Simpson - Forums]

Ernie .... I checked my gear change mechanism and the Patt. Appl. for 
No. 23570 - 56 appears on the lever casting. My car came from Arizona 
and the Kneer instructions were with other papers when I bought the car. 
I jacked the car up to see if I could see  the neutral selector rod but 
it does not appear to be on the side where the cable links onto the 
g/box (speedo take-off side - LH looking from behind) so perhaps it's on 
the other side. My gear knob does not have the button that appears in 
the drawing - perhaps this was some sort of a 'lock-out' to prevent 
reverse being engaged accidentally but without the button, I have no 
problems.

Tomorrow, I will put the jack on the other side and crawl under - also 
see if I can get at anything from the top.

More tomorrow ...

George
Cognac

Ernie and Doreen Taube wrote:
> Hello gang!
>  
> I have been having a look at the emails regarding the floor shifters 
> that have been used on our Sunbeams.
> I have a shifter assembly that I picked up and have rebuilt the floor 
> mounted unit and it seems to be in good working order now.  I have 
> some of the bits and pieces and now need the rod and lever for the 
> gear selection operation.
>  
> Now I thought mine was a Castle shifter, but after reading Pete's 
> message to Mal I think I may have the USA version, the Kneer unit.  
> The only  identifying information on it is the "Patent Applied for, 
> 23570-56".   I have the information on the Kneer set up that is on the 
> STAO info site and the drawing of the assembly looks like the one I have. 
>  
> Now from that drawing it appears that the neutral selector arm is the 
> original lever.  But the gear selector arm appears to be different 
> with the arm going to the left side and over the main case?  Is this 
> the case?  If that is so then I need the dimensions and lay out of 
> that arm so that I can fabricate one.  As to the rod , it appears that 
> I have one that will work but I need the length to confirm that it is 
> the correct.
>  
> If anyone can confirm that I have a Kneer unit and supply me with a 
> rough drawing and dimensions for the gear select arm or any other  
> part that is not stock I would greatly appreciate the info.
>  
> It is so good to have a group like ours that has so much info.  I 
> belong to other clubs but I must say that I enjoy this STA group even 
> though we are so widely spread through the world.
>  
> I am looking forward to the responses and at this time I would like to 
> extend my best wishes to all our members and their families for a Very 
> Merry Christmas and a Health and Most Happy New Year.
>  
> Doreen & Ernie Taube in Calgary Alberta Canada.
>  
> PS: It is really cold here, so Santa is getting ready with his Long 
> Johns for his run to you all.  Gods Blessings!
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