Seat Release Handle 69 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[FARMAN33]

Does anyone make a better version of this handle? I’ve had two pre-70s Fj40’s and both had this piece broken. Seems someone by now naught have manufactured a metal alternative. If not, maybe someone has one rattling around in their stash?

And a pic for attention! Just because it has been a while.

 

[SteveH]

This RS guy used a round knob to replace it: Minnesota 40 - https://risingsun4x4club.org/xf/threads/minnesota-40.30534/page-7

Seems like Ace Hardware might be a place to look, or eBay, and then modify something to work.

 

[FARMAN33]

@SteveH Hell Yeah brother! That looks like a great solution. Thanks!

 

[FARMAN33]

Just happened to have a threaded ball knob. Was to big to tap the stud but ran a set screw in it and Wa-La!

 

[SteveH]

Your new knob is even suitably distressed. Looks like it's been mounted there since 1969.

 

[65swb45]

What is it about men and their knobs?

Oh wait, this isn’t Chat!

I still think a metal garden faucet handle would work.

 

[MDH33]

Steve H posted the link to my 69 cleanup thread on rising sun above. Here's the quick breakdown of what I did. I couldn't find a suitable T handle

I found a 35mm black phenolic knob with a M10x1.50 brass insert on McMaster Carr very similar to the teardrop knob I used to replace the knob on the pto.

Seems like this will work great. More durable and less likely to snag on when climbing in and out.

I used my M10x1.50 die to add threads to release pin/post. Knob screwed on tight. No need for set screw anymore.

Works great!