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Re: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob

To: Peter Caldwell <peter@nosimport.com>, Spridgets list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob
From: Lester <oldsaabguy@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:54:55 -0500
So all you have to do is CONTINUOUSLY ACCELERATE . no worries.. heh.

Lester

... and don't let it go below 50 mph...  ;-)

On Aug 6, 2010, at 11:06 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but it's
mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously.....
>
> My shift knob's loose.  No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it
someday, BUT...
>
> I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... slowly.
When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins counterclockwise quite
quickly.  AND, when I accelerate it spins clockwise, relative to how fast I
accelerate!
>
> Honest.
>
> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I decelerate, and
F the Locktite(TM)
>
> Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience the
opposite.
>
> Ciao for Niao
>
> Peter C
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