Be careful changing a shift knob

I wanted to refresh the 35 yo shift knob with new standard one from Crown.
The lock nut only loosened a half turn. The knob broke away from the I sert.

I cut away handle with small cutting wheel

I applied vice grip to twist insert, no luck. Heat was applied.
One umph and OUCH! Broke shift lever.

Luckily there was enough thread for the 3 inch extension I planned to add.

 

Continued (hit post by accident)

Added Rock Knob Shift lift. Now Crown knob is larger, so a few wraps of electric tape filled the gap and gives a tight fit to shift knob.

I'm waiting for Transfer knob to arrive, that one screws off easily!
Good luck all,
Marc

 

Nice bounce back from disaster. I would have considered some red lock-tite to ensure the connection on the remaining threads.