Bicycle Mechanics - installing friction shifters

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brooklyn
02-09-09, 07:09 PM
I bought this off of ebay and I tried to install it but it seems like I am missing something. when i installed the shifter there is side to side play and the shifter will not hold the cable. your help would be appreciated.

HillRider
02-09-09, 07:45 PM
The bolt with the D-ring is the friction adjuster. Tighten it until the lever will hold it's setting under the derailleur's spring tension but not so tight you can't move it.
brooklyn
02-09-09, 09:02 PM
i tightened down the adjuster but it does not hold. i think i am missing a piece but not sure what

Gonzo Bob
02-10-09, 11:49 AM
I'm no expert on friction shifting and certainly no expert on Campy but the friction shifters I have had had a conical "cap" and it looks like you don't have that in your photo.

A google image search turned up these which look similar...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2935795499_c2d569677b.jpg
rumrunn6
02-11-09, 01:54 PM
I was going to say - some other kind of washed, so that conical cap makes sense. He might be able to just use some common washers, maybe two.