Chuck, did you try Loc-Tite?
Chuck Robbins wrote:
>
> Well, I've put a whopping 35 miles on my Dak since I installed the Hurst
> shifter. I'm still getting used to it, but so far I really like it. That is
> except for one thing.
> With the way Hurst designed this shifter, the handle is bolted to the
> shifter body by two bolts. Everything is supposed to be aligned by a series
> of grooves which run the length of the handle for about 3 inches. The holes
> in the shifter body are threaded to accept the 3/8" bolts and star washers
> are used against the chrome shifter. There are no nuts for the bolts.
> In the 35 miles I've driven my Dak (on paved roads), I've had to
> retighten those bolts twice. Finally on the 3rd "loosening" I had enough and
> went to the local hardware store. There I picked up two 3/8" x 1 1/4" fine
> thread bolts, washers and start washers. the 1 1/4" bolts are long enough so
> you can attach washers and nuts on the ends. When I reinstalled everything I
> used red locktite. Hopefully this combination will hold, but will keep you
> informed either way.
> The good news in all this is I can have the floor console off, shifter
> apart and then everything reassembled in about 15 minutes ;-)
>
> --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
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