Air/Temp Knobs & Cables

[David Lyon]

I just received new knobs for my existing cables from Corvette Central. The new knobs thread while the old look like they were pushed onto a large size cable end. The cable ends are not threaded, rather have a rounded head and grooves around at equal intervals. I assume the knobs are correct? What are the cables and will I have to replace them or the knobs? Thanks in advance.

[Don izzo]

Re: Air/Temp Knobs & Cables

Corvette Central should have told you that in order to use their nobs you have to thread the ends of your original cables to accept their nobs. I think that the catalog tells you what size you have to thread the ends 8/32 or 10/32, I don't recall, contact Corvette Central and they will confirm. I used these knobs and they worked out real well!

Don

[David Lyon]

Air/Temp Knobs & Cables

Thanks Don,

I went back to the catalgue and read the fine print. You were right, I have to thread them 10-32. This sure is a wonderful site to get good info from fellow Corvette enthusiasts. Thanks again.

[John M.]

Re: Air/Temp Knobs & Cables

David,
If you are having your car judged in the future, be sure to paint the brass insert with a little black paint before you put them on so the brass won't stand out to a judge with a mirror who might look behind them! I also put a drop of locktite on the threads to keep them from coming loose.

[David Lyon]

Air/Temp Knobs & Cables

Thanks, John, I'll follow your advice.

[Jack H.]

Hear that Hershey!!! Check for the Locktite!!!! *NM*

[John M.]

THANKS JACK!!! *NM*

[David Lyon]

Air/Temp Knobs & Cables

Gentlemen,

This car is a nice driver. No flight judging for this owner. Couldn't stand the stress of people looking behind my knobs with mirrors.