![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 3,188
|
SM465 shift Knob
I tried to unscrew the shift knob on my SM465 manual trans shifter in my 83 C20 and the knob won't come off, and now it has a long crack in it. There is a nut which appears to be pressed into the knob, which then threads onto the end of the shifter. 2 questions:
1) How should the knob be removed - turned counterclockwise like a normal knob, or unscrewed by the nut partially visible on the bottom of the knob. 2) Where can I get a stock knob? I am getting ready to replace the carpet, which is why I am messing with this at all. Thanks |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Addicted to Rust
![]() Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Abbeville SC
Posts: 1,030
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
That nut should be a jam nut loosen it and the Knob should screw off.
__________________
Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 3,188
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Thanks. I got the knob off - two long cracks on the underside. Does anybody know where I can get a stock black replacement knob, with 1-4 and R markings?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | ||
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Motor City
Posts: 9,194
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Is it the rubber knob or a hard plastic knob?
I bought a transfer case knob and used it to replace the one on my manual transmission. You might be able to try something similar.... K Quote:
Quote:
__________________
Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 05-29-2010 at 09:16 PM. |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 3,188
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
My shift pattern on the SM465 is different - 1 -2-3-4 and R is right and down.
My knob is still intact, but has two long cracks on the bottom. Classic parts has the correct shift pattern, but a different design - mine is engraved solid one piece plastic. http://www.classicparts.com/1988-91-...tinfo/29-4652/ I am not sure that the threads will be the same on this one. For $50+ with shipping I might just live with the one I have until I can find the correct knob. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
can you epoxy the old one?
__________________
The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken...
Posts: 3,122
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 3,188
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Yes. I have old style SM465 granny low. The knob is completely round, with no "neck" below it as in the one Keith used or as in the Classic Parts knob. I think I need to stick with a completely round knob because I have an Eaton locker red button set up for the gear vendor which is attached to the shifter just below the knob. This allows the driver to engage/disengage the gear vendor with the shifting hand without removing your hand from the shifter. I have never had much success with epoxy. I actually have 3 cracks in the knob - one from the bottom to the top, one from the bottom half way up, and an third crack radiating from the second crack sideways. My camera can't do close ups, but this is what I have:
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State
Posts: 1,515
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Quote:
__________________
Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
One foot in front of the other
![]() Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Parrottsville, TN
Posts: 5,440
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
swap meet is where i would look.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: prince george B.C. Canada
Posts: 11
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
what shifter is that I haven't been able to find and aftermarket shifter for an sm465
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Blossvale NY
Posts: 202
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Aftermarket shift knob by Smith and Wesson.
![]()
__________________
Who needs a Hemi when ya got a Chevy! Last edited by RIDE-RED 350r; 03-25-2015 at 06:23 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Spearfish South Dakota
Posts: 407
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Well i got the one off my 83 465 cant stand tiny knobs. when i read this i thought ide hit the mother load! But its Got a bunch small cracks reads L123R.
Message me you can have it. Post starter down.
__________________
83 c10 long Box Daily Driver 90 Jimmy parked 98 Road King/ 06 Road Glide In memorium 63 impala SS/ 65 Chevy Panel 65 GMC Short Box/ 68 Camero |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 3,188
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
One consideration in the desert is metal knobs are a bad idea - the high temperatures in the summer mean it is not possible to grip a metal knob. My neighbor had a Dodge 4x4 with a metal aftermarket knob and I had to put a towel over the knob before I could shift it, and it was still too hot.
I have seen the very old style knobs in the junkyards which are not cracked but they are discolored/speckled from age, and the white lettering on the knob is all but gone. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Blossvale NY
Posts: 202
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Quote:
Luckily for me, I don't live in the desert. ![]()
__________________
Who needs a Hemi when ya got a Chevy! |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 3,073
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Heh, I had a chrome knob on a car (bought it that way) and it was too ho to touch.
There are aftermarket companies that have or will make a knob/ball with whatever pattern and thread. Google is your friend. https://www.google.com/search?q=hall...tom+shift+knob It might be more difficult for early squares and prior w/ bakelite knobs but later should work out. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 679
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Quote:
Anyhow, if yall find a correct replacement let me know. I'd like to have one too. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 3,188
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
I got the "long neck" textured vinyl style one like Keith shows but with the correct SM465 shift pattern from a forum member on the parts for sale section of this forum. I have seen them on Ebay also. The original bakelite style like I have is not available, except maybe from the custom sources cited above. I have not installed the new one yet because the old one is still in one piece - I like it a lot better than the new style - fits my hand better - sits right in the palm of the hand and I can wrap my fingers around it and I can still operate my Eaton locker button without removing my hand from the shifter.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 627
|
Re: SM465 shift Knob
Check your local chevy dealer's parts department. I have gotten many parts for my 86 k10 recently from my local chevy dealer. Heck they even got me a NOS tailgate for my truck for a GREAT price a few months ago. Turns out it was a stepside gate and I needed a fleetside, but I still took it to have it In case.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|