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Gear lever retainer

Posted: 05 Sep 2024 19:56
by Rich K
Hi, just found that the gear lever retainer on the gold convertible has suffered the well known problem of the tab at the rear breaking off. I don’t have a spare so made a repair piece with reinforcing webs and welded it in place. Hopefully will be stronger than the original design.

Re: Gear lever retainer

Posted: 05 Sep 2024 21:32
by Cobber
Looks a good solution, personally I would've brazed it, but the tack welds should do well enough

Re: Gear lever retainer

Posted: 05 Sep 2024 21:43
by Rich K
Thanks Cobber. I agree that brazing might be better but I only have Mig welding kit and haven’t tried to braze anything for decades. The welds seem to have taken ok.

Re: Gear lever retainer

Posted: 07 Sep 2024 15:26
by dursleyman
The guys in the USA have produced an uprated 3D printed one that looks the business. Apparently been extensively tested and a good upgrade.
One of their pictures.

Re: Gear lever retainer

Posted: 08 Sep 2024 18:03
by Beans
dursleyman wrote:The guys in the USA have produced an uprated 3D printed one that looks the business.

That indeed does look well designed!

Re: Gear lever retainer

Posted: 18 Sep 2024 22:56
by Howard_B
I have one and can confirm it looks good, but for various reasons haven't got around to installing it yet
Cheers
Howard