Need Help With Alpha1 Control Box

[Rock Hall]

I've got an older Alpha 1 Gen 1 drive. I'm having a problem with the shift lever coming completely off the control. it seems this just has a friction fit on a flange in the box. is this correct? if you push on it when you move it, it's fine. or if I remember to keep making sure it's pushed on tight, it's ok. but often when docking or maneuvering, I might tend to pull on it and thats when it comes off the fitting. is my lever missing something that is supposed to hold it tight? I have scoured the repair manuals and the internet and this doesnt seem to be a common problem. can anyone tell me why it is happening to me?
Thanks

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Need Help With Alpha1 Control Box

If it looks like this one...there is a small allen screw at the bottom of the square section of the handle. Your screw may be either loose...or missing.

 

[Rock Hall]

Re: Need Help With Alpha1 Control Box

thats the right control. I will take a look this weekend. I actually fixed this problem a few years ago, but my memory is useless on some things. I have no idea how I fixed it. I think you are right and thanks much for the reminder. it must be coming loose. I'll have to put this on my spring commissioning checklist.
Mark

 

[Don S]

Re: Need Help With Alpha1 Control Box

This might help.

http://www.4shared.com/file/48885382/2933ae0b/Commander_Panel_Mount_sec04.html