Silver shifter upkeep

[J L]

Hello everyone,

I have had a few sets of silver shifter #1. Every now and then one of them has excessive play in the internals. Thicker washers don't help. Tightening it doesn't help. Does anyone have a trick for these to help adjust the tolerance? It feels as if the internals are clamped tight but the level body can still be wiggled side to aide with the slightest touch. Worn paul internally?

I have tons of washers, square hole washers, and several sets of shifters so I’m open to try just about anything. If there Isn't a fix I’m not to sad about it.

Thanks
Jason
SF, CA

[Ginz]

I once destroyed one by sneaking the shifter off without loosening the cable when swapping brake levers. The metal plate that covers the ratchet came loose and it was ruined. Is that what’s happening in there? They don’t necessarily last forever, unfortunately....

[Joe Bernard]

Most I've used (lots) have varying degrees of wiggliness in them. I used to worry about it until I realized I only noticed it at home fiddling with the bike; while riding they just shift and away I go!

[J L]

The backing plate is still there but this could have been what happened to loosen it all up inside. Good suggestion.

Jason

> On May 18, 2020, at 5:32 AM, Ginz <the...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I once destroyed one by sneaking the shifter off without loosening the cable when swapping brake levers. The metal plate that covers the ratchet came loose and it was ruined. Is that what’s happening in there? They don’t necessarily last forever, unfortunately....
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