The SM says it is 40K. Looks like it has three taps (two are tied together) and two wires connected. The shaft is just in the 1" range. I haven't found one that comes close enough to the resistance with that short of a shaft.
If you find one with the right resistance and taps, I think it would be possible to swap out the shaft.
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