Puma Gear Knob Fixed

[P38ace]

For those of you unhappy with the Puma gear shift knob, here is the answer.

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I cut off the existing rubber knob to reveal a steel shaft which will accept any after-market knob of the clamp on variety. (The shaft is not threaded). In the absence of any better idea at the moment I just siliconed a flat washer in place to hide the cut end. Saying that it's not that obvious from a distance and will probably stay that way.

Makes a world of difference to the shift quality. :cool:

[newhue]

What sort of seat covers you got there?

I could say nice nob, but others will think things, so I'll say well done instead.

[P38ace]

What sort of seat covers you got there?

I could say nice nob, but others will think things, so I'll say well done instead.


I've heard that before, and thanks .... :D

Seat covers are Melvill & Moon and worth every cent.

[Naks]

I cut off the existing rubber knob to reveal a steel shaft which will accept any after-market knob of the clamp on variety. (The shaft is not threaded). In the absence of any better idea at the moment I just siliconed a flat washer in place to hide the cut end. Saying that it's not that obvious from a distance and will probably stay that way. Makes a world of difference to the shift quality. :cool:

Sies man, that looks horrible :D

[P38ace]

Sies man, that looks horrible :D

An interesting comment; it reads that the modification is not to your taste cosmetically. Although that's not the reason it was installed.

I doubt anyone would deem the original plastic fantastic Ford creation a work of art, but apparently you prefer it to Italian style. Unless of course you have something else installed, so please enlighten us all.

[Naks]

An interesting comment; it reads that the modification is not to your taste cosmetically. Although that's not the reason it was installed. I doubt anyone would deem the original plastic fantastic Ford creation a work of art, but apparently you prefer it to Italian style. Unless of course you have something else installed, so please enlighten us all.


Chill mate, I was being facetious :angel:

TBH, a shiny knob is not exactly stylish compared to the Croytech stuff.

[P38ace]

Your humour knows no bounds.

And you've also missed the point. Croytech knobs are screw on and don't fit.

[dmdigital]

Which raises the question: How does the SVX alloy gear knob attach to the plastic sleeve?

[P38ace]

Yes, that went through my mind too. Don't know the answer but under the rubber is dense polyethylene. I suspect the SVX may be an alloy cap rather than a solid knob.

[dmdigital]

I think you may be right there.

[dullbird]

Yes, that went through my mind too. Don't know the answer but under the rubber is dense polyethylene. I suspect the SVX may be an alloy cap rather than a solid knob.

surely if its dense polyethylene then it could be tapped and a nob potentially screwed on?

[P38ace]

No, the PE will be knob shaped with a thin rubber outer layer. Don't know how thick overall as I managed to pull it off in one piece and can only see the end.

[dullbird]

oh sorry misunderstood I thought you were talking about the shaft

[Scouse]

I suspect the SVX may be an alloy cap rather than a solid knob.'dmdigital' will be able to answer that shortly :D.

[Drover]

The SVX gear nobs (main shifter and transfer case) certainly seem to be solid alloy. They feel solid and are cold to touch and they stay cold for a good while even with motor running or your hand on it. Indictaing that they are a solid item.

I don’t know how they are attached, they don’t won’t to turn, although I haven’t forced the issue.

[dmdigital]

'dmdigital' will be able to answer that shortly :D.

Afraid not I'm still in shock after seeing the price :eek2: