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TR4/4A tr4a instrument knob removal?

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Hi all, can someone tell me how to remove and reinstall the instrument knobs? thanks!
 
There's a small recessed "button" on the underside of the knob. In an ideal world, you'd simply use a small drift, nail or similar to depress that button while you pull on the knob, which should then come off. Sometimes, though, after all these years they get a bit stubborn. But if you can feel that "button" move upward when you push on it, your success odds go up dramatically.
 
thanx andrew. I see the small hole, am I suppose to put that tiny thing back in on reinstallation? for example my choke knob was missing when I got the car so I can see its not a part of the shaft, is it a small spring? (GOD I HOPE NOT!)
 
One exception is the windscreen washer knob, that is threaded on.
 
mtlman8 said:
thanx andrew. I see the small hole, am I suppose to put that tiny thing back in on reinstallation? for example my choke knob was missing when I got the car so I can see its not a part of the shaft, is it a small spring? (GOD I HOPE NOT!)
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Sounds like your choke cable is missing the knob retainer.

Scott
 
Maybe a better way to phrase it : "It's not supposed to fall out". I've seen a lot of them that do ...

Here's one that didn't
 

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Randell, it's amazing that you are always Johnny on the spot with photos no one else takes the time to show.

Just a thank you for all the help you give.

Wayne
 
It's kind of fun, actually, at least compared to what I _should_ be doing. I've been doing some repair work on the garage, which means moving all sorts of parts around; and that choke cable kind of jumped out at me.
 
If the spring has broken and it and the pin are gone a # 8 screw will act as a set screw.
Bob
 
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