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donnierhodes · #1 10-11-2017, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

With the gorilla knob there is a fabric/rubber element that wears out and causes intermittent contact. If I remember correctly from when I changed one 'bout 30 years ago it is on or near the steering column under the brake master more or less. Simple to replace but hard to see.

Excellent info, thanks. Were you ever able to jury-rig or temporarily repair the rubber/fabric part or did you have to replace the whole knob? Asking because I'm hoping I can get it temporarily running while I track down the part number and find one for a reasonable price.

Thanks everyone for the input.

t walgamuth · #2 10-11-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by donnierhodes

Excellent info, thanks. Were you ever able to jury-rig or temporarily repair the rubber/fabric part or did you have to replace the whole knob? Asking because I'm hoping I can get it temporarily running while I track down the part number and find one for a reasonable price.

Thanks everyone for the input.

As I remember the part is a rubber/fabric thing which you can hold in the palm of your hand. When it gets worn you cannot pull the switch closed. Temporary fix using baling wire or a zip tie might work.