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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 12:57 AM
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how can I do this?

I have a host shifter handle I put on my floor shifted three speed. The problem is the shifter is 3/8 corse and the shifter **** I have is 1/2 corse. How can I mate these two? I know the easy answer is buy a new a shifter but I want to use this old school black shifter ****. Any ideas?
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 04:55 AM
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Buy a 3/8” coarse to 1/2” coarse adapter at Ace Hardware for under $3.00.
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 06:34 AM
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take a look at something like this...thin wall inserts McMaster Carr #93340A420
https://www.mcmaster.com/93340A420/

 
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 04:03 PM
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Ya the guys are right almost all old hardware stores have the adapter your after. My little Two cents is to get a nut and narrow it down or make it thinner, install it. Then install the shifter **** and tighten the much thinner nut against the ****. That little mod will keep the **** tight.AJ
 
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 05:19 PM
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Make your own bushing by putting in a 1/2 bolt , cut it off, drill and tap for 3/8. I've done several.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 05:22 PM
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Heck it only a shifter ****, push in a piece of plastic tubing and screw the **** onto the stick. Hurst used to sell universal shifter ***** with plastic inserts.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 09:06 PM
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Im going to think all these things out. The bushings that I found are pipe threads. 3/8 female 1/2 male. I know I have a hurst t handle somewhere in my garage. I started taking things apart a year ago and then wrecked my shoulder. I will give myself a couple of days to find it. Thanks for all suggestions.
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Old Feb 27, 2024 | 10:59 AM
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I just think it's sad that auto-correct never heard of Hurst shifters or the lovely Linda and changed it to "HOST"

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/more...hifting-gears/
 
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Old Feb 27, 2024 | 09:10 PM
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I found an adapter at Lowes. I will pick up tomorrow. And I agree it's a shame auto correct doesn't know Hurst or Ms. Linda
 
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