Re: 53 Clipper Manual Shifter fell out of column!
Posted by HH56 On 2022/3/15 21:23:25
It does take a lot of stress particularly if there is binding issues with the linkage. I don't know if JB Weld would be strong enough but if you drilled a few holes in the remaining piece so it had something to grip and molded it in place it might be. I think that would be asking a lot though.
I had a similar issue and did a repair on my 47. Machined a piece of steel and screwed that to what was left intact on the broken part. Flattened the side of the remaining piece just a bit to provide a good flat surface for the patch and drilled and tapped for the screws. On mine only one side had broken at the pivot hole rather than both sides of yours breaking. You might be able to do the same thing as it looks as if you have barely enough of the main piece left to fasten to. Reinforcing with some steel might help the JB weld take the pressure.
The nut and bolt on yours should be a clevis pin and the repair does need to be shaped somewhat so the rubber boot cover will fit over the area.
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I had a similar issue and did a repair on my 47. Machined a piece of steel and screwed that to what was left intact on the broken part. Flattened the side of the remaining piece just a bit to provide a good flat surface for the patch and drilled and tapped for the screws. On mine only one side had broken at the pivot hole rather than both sides of yours breaking. You might be able to do the same thing as it looks as if you have barely enough of the main piece left to fasten to. Reinforcing with some steel might help the JB weld take the pressure.
The nut and bolt on yours should be a clevis pin and the repair does need to be shaped somewhat so the rubber boot cover will fit over the area.
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shift lever repair.jpg (167.51 KB)
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