How to install the crush sleeve and the shiftknob ?, I must be a little stupid ...... Options

[Frankvw]

Hi all.
Intro on issue:
The shiftknob on my 73 1.7 was a bit loose. I pulled it off, came of easily.
The crushsleeve also came out. I did not understand how to refit is so it was tight, so I searched on 914world. I read the trick to use a strip of paper or felt over the shifter and then push the knob over it.....and being Dutch that sounded like a cheap solution !

And then....
well...when I pushed down the knob I cracked the brittle original shiftknob in several pieces....unusable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

But I found a replacement one (it is same as original but I think it is from JP Group)
It came with a brand new crushsleeve as well.

The question (sorry if it is a bit stupid):
HOW do I install the crushsleeve and replacement shift knob now on the shifter so it is secured and OK in place ? I thought to post the question before I mess up the new crushsleeve. Is it just drop the sleeve in the knob and then push down the knob on the shifter ?

[VaccaRabite]

Sounds like the knob was already cracked. That is why it came loose from the shifter in the first place, and then the felt just split it wide open.

I have tried many options, and have had a "second" quality knob I made on several of my tools held on with felt. It does work, but it also needs to be refreshed every now and again as the felt gets compressed. I've found paper to be better.

As for the original crush ring - the tip above nailed it. I start with the ring 1/4 into the sifter bore. Place that over the shaft. And then tap it down with a wooden or leather or rubber mallet. Never use a metal hammer.

Zach