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bearing for socket Genuine Porsche part 69542413300
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Fits:
Porsche 356B 1960-65
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69542419100
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- Porsche 356B 1959-63
Fits:
Porsche 356 B
F 117 601 >> COUPE -REUTTER-
F 155 601 >> CABRIO HARDTOP
F 89 601 >> ROADSTER
G 50 001 >>
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Fits:
Porsche 356 B
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Porsche 356 B
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- Porsche 356B 1959-63
Gearshift Knob
OE Match polished black gearshift knob. Manufactured with an
original-style high-gloss finish, this replacement knob is designed to restore
the period appearance of the gear lever while providing a comfortable, secure
grip during gear changes.
Fits:
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
Featuring an internally threaded fitting and a smooth, rounded profile, the knob closely replicates the appearance of the original Porsche component. It is an ideal replacement for worn, cracked, damaged or missing gearshift knobs during routine maintenance or interior restoration.
What Does the Gearshift Knob Do?
The gearshift knob provides the driver's main contact point with the manual gear lever, allowing comfortable and controlled selection of gears.
Its rounded design offers a natural hand position, while the polished black finish complements the simple, classic interior styling of early Porsche models.
Why Does It Fail?
Although gearshift knobs are relatively simple components, they are exposed to constant handling and general wear.
Common causes of deterioration include:
Cracking or splitting through age Surface scratches and scuff marks Fading or discolouration Wear to the internal threads Loose fitting on the gear lever Damage from incorrect removal or installationOlder knobs may also lose their original polished appearance, making them look out of place in an otherwise restored interior.
When Should It Be Replaced?
Replacement is recommended when the original gearshift knob becomes cracked, loose, damaged or excessively worn.
A new OE Match knob is also an excellent finishing detail when restoring the dashboard, seats, carpets and other interior components of a classic Porsche.
Porsche 356B / 356C / 911 / 912 Gearshift Knobs & Interior Restoration Parts
The gearshift knob is a prominent feature of the classic Porsche interior, combining everyday functionality with the distinctive styling of early Porsche sports cars.
Over time, original gear knobs can become scratched, cracked, loose or discoloured. Replacing a worn knob with an original-style component helps restore the appearance and feel of the gear lever without changing the character of the interior.
The OE Match 69542419100 polished black gearshift knob is designed for selected Porsche 356B, 356C, early 911 and 912 models. Its traditional rounded profile, high-gloss finish and internally threaded mounting make it a suitable choice for period-style restoration and replacement.
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The OE MATCH Ball Cup Bushing for Shift Lever 69542411000/1 is an OE-style replacement gearshift component designed for selected Porsche 356 B and 356 C models manufactured between 1960 and 1965.
Fits:- Porsche 356 B 1960-65 with chassis no from
- F 117 601 >> Coupe -REUTTER-
- F 155 601 >> Cabrio Hardtop
- F 89 601 >> Roadster
- G 50 001>>
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This essential transmission linkage component fits at the lower end of the gearshift lever, providing a secure seating surface for the gear lever's ball joint and helping maintain precise movement within the manual gearshift mechanism.
Also known as a gearshift ball socket, shift lever ball cup or gear lever pivot bushing, this component helps eliminate excessive play between the gear lever and its associated linkage.
The ball cup bushing allows the gear lever to pivot smoothly while maintaining a controlled connection to the gear selection mechanism. It plays an important role in providing accurate gear changes and the positive, mechanical shift feel expected from a classic Porsche 356.
Over time, repeated gear changes, friction, ageing and mechanical wear can cause the original bushing to become loose, cracked, distorted or worn.
A deteriorated ball cup bushing may result in excessive gear lever movement, vague gear selection, difficulty engaging gears or a noticeable loss of shifting precision.
The OE MATCH replacement provides a practical solution for restoring correct gear lever support and reducing unwanted movement within the gearshift assembly.
Ideal for routine gear linkage maintenance, manual transmission refurbishment and classic Porsche restoration projects, this replacement bushing helps preserve the original shifting characteristics and dependable operation of the Porsche 356.
What This Product Does:
The shift lever ball cup bushing forms part of the mechanical connection between the gearshift lever and the gear selection linkage.
It provides a shaped seating surface around the gear lever's ball joint, allowing the lever to move smoothly while helping maintain the correct relationship between the gear lever and the shift rod.
Its key functions include:
- Gear Lever Support: Provides a secure seating surface for the ball joint at the base of the gearshift lever.
- Accurate Gear Selection: Helps transmit gear lever movement consistently to the transmission linkage.
- Reduction of Excessive Play: Helps minimise unwanted looseness and free movement within the gearshift mechanism.
- Smooth Pivoting Movement: Allows the shift lever ball to move within its intended range during gear changes.
- Improved Shift Precision: Helps maintain clearly defined gear lever movement and consistent gear selection.
- Gearshift Stability: Supports correct positioning of the gear lever during normal operation.
- Reduced Metal-to-Metal Contact: Provides a bearing surface between the associated mechanical components, helping limit direct contact and friction.
- Vibration and Noise Reduction: Helps reduce unwanted movement and rattling caused by excessive clearance.
- Linkage Alignment: Supports the intended mechanical connection between the gear lever and shift rod.
- Original Gearshift Feel: Helps preserve the characteristic manual shifting operation of the Porsche 356.
- Restoration Compatibility: Provides an OE-style replacement for worn or damaged original ball cup bushings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
The ball cup bushing is a wear component subjected to repeated movement whenever the driver changes gear.
Over time, friction, vibration, ageing and deterioration of the bushing material can create excessive clearance within the gearshift assembly.
Common symptoms include:
- Excessive Gear Lever Play: The gear lever may move noticeably from side to side without producing a corresponding movement in the shift linkage.
- Loose or Sloppy Gearshift Feel: The gear lever may feel unusually loose, imprecise or disconnected from the transmission.
- Difficulty Selecting Gears: Excessive movement within the worn bushing may make it harder to locate the correct gear position.
- Vague Gear Selection: The driver may struggle to distinguish between the intended gear positions.
- Increased Gear Lever Movement: A worn ball cup can create excessive free movement before the linkage begins to respond.
- Gear Lever Rattling: Unwanted movement around the lower gear lever assembly may produce rattling or vibration.
- Inconsistent Gear Engagement: The lever may not consistently transmit movement to the shift linkage as intended.
- Difficulty Finding Reverse Gear: Excessive linkage play may make selecting the correct reverse gear position more difficult.
- Notchy or Uneven Gear Changes: A damaged, distorted or incorrectly fitted bushing may interfere with smooth pivoting movement.
- Cracked or Split Bushing: Visible damage can weaken the ball cup and reduce its ability to retain the gear lever ball securely.
- Worn Internal Socket: Enlargement or distortion of the bushing's inner seating surface may create excessive clearance.
- Broken or Missing Bushing: Severe deterioration may leave the gear lever ball inadequately supported.
- Unusual Mechanical Noises: Clicking, knocking or rattling around the gear lever base may indicate excessive movement.
- Gear Lever Movement While Driving: A worn bushing may contribute to unwanted movement or vibration transmitted through the shift mechanism.
- Deteriorated Gearshift Feel: Gear changes may progressively become less precise as the bushing wears.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Replacing a worn or damaged shift lever ball cup bushing is an important part of restoring accurate gear selection, reducing excessive gear lever movement and maintaining the original driving characteristics of your Porsche 356.
- The gearshift mechanism relies on a series of mechanical connections to transfer movement from the driver's gear lever to the transmission.
- The ball cup bushing provides an important interface at the base of the gear lever, allowing it to pivot while maintaining controlled movement within the linkage.
- As the bushing wears, clearance develops between the gear lever ball and its surrounding socket.
- This additional movement can cause the gear lever to feel loose or vague, making it more difficult to identify and engage the intended gear.
- Even a relatively small amount of wear at the gear lever pivot can contribute to noticeable free movement at the top of the gear lever.
- Replacing the deteriorated bushing helps restore the intended fit around the gear lever ball, reducing unwanted movement and improving the consistency of gear changes.
- Accurate gear selection is especially important in classic manual transmissions, where the correct adjustment and condition of the mechanical linkage directly affect the driving experience.
- A worn ball cup bushing can make shifting feel less predictable and may contribute to difficulty selecting individual gears.
- Installing a correctly fitted replacement helps maintain the relationship between the gear lever and the shift linkage, supporting more precise and controlled operation.
- Replacing the bushing may also help reduce rattling, vibration and mechanical noise caused by excessive clearance around the lower gear lever assembly.
- The condition of the ball cup is particularly important during gearshift refurbishment because worn bushings can prevent the linkage from operating as intended, even when other components are correctly adjusted.
- During replacement, inspecting the gearshift rod bushes, coupling, stop plate and surrounding guide components provides an opportunity to identify other sources of excessive play.
- For classic Porsche restoration projects, maintaining the original shifting arrangement is an important part of preserving the vehicle's authentic character and driving experience.
- The OE MATCH replacement offers a practical alternative to replacing the complete gear lever assembly when the surrounding components remain serviceable.
- The OE MATCH Ball Cup Bushing for Shift Lever 69542411000/1 provides an OE-style replacement solution designed to restore secure gear lever support, minimise excessive play and maintain smooth, dependable manual gear selection.
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Fits:
Porsche 356 A/B/C - 1950 to 1965
The craftsmanship of hand-crafted extraordinary woodworking:
Walnut tree and Canadian maple with the result of a complex but harmonious game of contrast between color and materials.
The crown jewel of this shift knob is the patterned silver top, with Porsche 356 stamped in it.
Base connection is made from stainless steel.
The short and spherical gear knob body fits perfectly in an open palm, for a full and soft control of the gear shift.
Gear Knob fits all 356's up to 1965
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Horizontal or Vertical Grain
Fits:
Porsche 356 A/B/C - 1950 to 1965
The craftsmanship of hand-crafted extraordinary woodworking:
Mahogany and Canadian maple wood with the result of a complex but harmonious game of contrast between color and materials.
The crown jewel of this shift knob is the patterned silver top, with Porsche 356 stamped in it.
Base connection is made from stainless steel.
The short and spherical gear knob body fits perfectly in an open palm, for a full and soft control of the gear shift.
Gear Knob fits all 356's up to 1965
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- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Fits:
Porsche 356 and all 911 Turbo / 930 (75-88)
This high-quality gear knob is the ideal upgrade for anyone who wants a Singer DLS look. It is made of black polymer and has elegant metal inlays.
The "Reptile" version is made of a carbon-look polymer, which has a more washed-out look, similar to the Singer DLS gear knob.
The knob is available with a white or black plastic sleeve, or an aluminium or brass sleeve. It comes as standard with an aluminium ring inlay, or with a brass ring inlay in case of the brass sleeve version.
100% Plug & Play
This shift knob can be easily mounted and replaces the standard one 1:1. No modifications are needed. A reversion to the factory knob is guaranteed at any time.
Please note: This part is on special order terms. It will be made to order that could take 6-8+ weeks. It is not a subject to cancellation or return if not required.
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