Shift Knob Replacements

[Number Six]

Installed the white “bullit” knob from Ford Performance.

SDsteele2, how my revolutions did you have to turn the Bullitt knob to seat it all the way down?

Sponsored

 

[sdsteele2]

SDsteele2, how my revolutions did you have to turn the Bullitt knob to seat it all the way down?

I’m sorry, I don’t remember.

 

[Number Six]

I’m sorry, I don’t remember.

Thanks, can you tell me how far down does the bottom of the Bullitt knob come down to the top of the lock out collar?

 

[sdsteele2]

Thanks, can you tell me how far down does the bottom of the Bullitt knob come down to the top of the lock out collar?

I’m not at home but this picture may help

 

[MCS]

When I had the MGW GT350/DH shift kit installed I also did Billetwerkz. I bought the full teardrop with Dark Horse emblem and now I want to try the regular sized teardrop to see which I like better.

Sadly; they no longer do anything Ford branded.

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

A lot of companies are willing to accommodate your needs if you just email, btw.

If you see a design or style you like, but its Audi or Nissan only, or something, then just send an email. A little communication goes a long way. Same goes for shift boots and stuff.

 

[Sofa King]

...

Sadly; they no longer do anything Ford branded.

I have noticed that many places that used to sell Ford licensed items no longer do. Perhaps some bean counter at Ford had a reevaluation of license agreements and started charging more...

 

[Number Six]

I’m not at home but this picture may help

It looks like it's at least even with the collar. Mine's about a Thumb Nail above the collar. And that took about 10 rotations of the knob to get there.

 

[Q_res]

Now that I've got my car back...

 

[RJW]

Now that I've got my car back...

Looks nice!

 

[Redback]

I just ordered a Barton knob. I wanted the heaviest weight, white Bullit-style I could find. It’s 1 pound of solid powder coated brass. Probably the most expensive… will land at around $200 with shipping and exchange. I’ve been putting it off for two years because of the cost, but finally decided to bite the bullit
https://bartonshifters.com/shop/ols/products/weighted-stainless-steel-shift-knob-15

 

[MikeyV]

Thanks, can you tell me how far down does the bottom of the Bullitt knob come down to the top of the lock out collar?

It looks like it's at least even with the collar. Mine's about a Thumb Nail above the collar. And that took about 10 rotations of the knob to get there.

Guys, I did a Bullitt knob and initially it was VERY high with a noticeable gap underneath.
I bought the correct size tap - in the "bottoming tap" style. A bottoming tap has less lead threads and does a better job of tapping the hole all the way to the bottom.

ONE run in and back out of the Bullitt knob made it able do another turn on the shaft and now it sits right where it should. Another full turn and the reverse lockout would not work, so one more turn from where it goes out of teh box.
And it still tightened up nicely without locktite or anything.

Just an FYI.

 

[Number Six]

Guys, I did a Bullitt knob and initially it was VERY high with a noticeable gap underneath.
I bought the correct size tap - in the "bottoming tap" style. A bottoming tap has less lead threads and does a better job of tapping the hole all the way to the bottom.

ONE run in and back out of the Bullitt knob made it able do another turn on the shaft and now it sits right where it should. Another full turn and the reverse lockout would not work, so one more turn from where it goes out of teh box.
And it still tightened up nicely without locktite or anything.

Thanks MikeyV, can you describe the difference/gap between the bottom of the shift knob and the top of the reverse lock-out collar thing? I have about a thumbnails difference.

I didn't use a "bottoming tap", I just kept turning the knob.
I must have turned it about 10 rotations.
Instructions stated about 5 rotations.
Was your last rotation difficult/tough to complete?

Sponsored