Re: Hurst T handle
[Re: burdar]
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03/19/20 08:45 PM
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So did you measure the hole between the threads, or were you guestimating the outside edge of the threads? I suspect you measured the hole, which would probably make it a 3/4" thread. Then its either fine thread, or course thread, but its probably fine thread. The next smaller standard bolt size would be a 5/8" either in course or fine thread. An 11/16 is an odd size. Take the shift handle with you when you go to a real hardware store and check to see if a 3/4" bolt (or a 5/8" bolt) will screw into it, you should be able to look at the threads to determine if you need a fine thread bolt, or a course thread bolt. You may be able to get an insert for that big of a bolt, but it probably won't be in stock. Do not let them sell you a pipe thread reducer, it won't work, the thread count is wrong. You may have to step down one size at a time. If you know what you need, you might be able to get one from www.mcastercarr.com. Gene
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Re: Hurst T handle
[Re: burdar]
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03/19/20 09:37 PM
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1/2-20 is like a lug nut stud, I don't think its that big. The Hurst T-handle I have has a 3/8" - 16 thread. I think stock mopar shift handles are threaded 3/8"-24 (fine thread).
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Re: Hurst T handle
[Re: burdar]
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03/19/20 11:34 PM
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I just went out to my shelf and looked at my two. Yours has been redrilled and tapped over size.
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Re: Hurst T handle
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03/19/20 11:40 PM
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I just went out to my shelf and looked at my two. Yours has been redrilled and tapped over size. Maybe not. They make them as both direct fit in different sizes and universal with a bunch of adapters. Universal fit t-handle
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Re: Hurst T handle
[Re: NITROUSN]
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03/20/20 11:28 AM
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See if you can find a 16mm x 1.5 bolt and see if it fits your t knob. If it does drill and tap it to your handle threads and cut it off as needed. Loctite it into your t handle. A lot of drain plugs have that pitch.
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Re: Hurst T handle
[Re: NITROUSN]
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03/20/20 12:48 PM
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i had lots of those t-handles back in the day, and almost all of the universal "fitzall" handles with the adapter bushings were made with flat threads as your photo shows. if you are worried about the threads, use some PINK low strength thread locker on the adapter of choice, you won't have any problem. the most common thread sizes back in the day was 5/16-18 and 24, and 3/8-16 and 24 [fine and course pitch] for most manufacturers shifter handles. the hurst handles were usually 3/8-24 if i remember correctly. these handles had normal looking threads. whenever those t-handles were introduced to fit everything, i remember them having 1/2-13 threads, and adapters to fit the 3/8 and 5/16" handles. later, the thread pitch in the handle grew larger, but i don't think it ever got bigger than 3/4". if it indeed has metric threads, i believe it has to be somewhat recently made. within the last 15 years or so ? in any event, i wouldn't sweat the threads you have. just obtain the adapter you need and go.
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