WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
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WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
Just wanted to see if anyone has a spare wooden block that clamps to the column to offer resistance to the spark & throttle rods. If not, I can always buy from vendors, but wanted to ask here first. Text 630-935-8561
Thanks,
Jim Chochole
Thanks,
Jim Chochole
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Re: WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
Someone should reproduce this set of anti rattles.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/168343.html
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/168343.html
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Re: WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
Someone should reproduce this set of anti rattles.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/168343.html
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/168343.html
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Re: WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
I’ve used one for years but it never worked. Now I know why, you need a pair, duh ! Thanks again, Jay ! !
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Re: WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
Make your own or as I did, wrap string(1/8" thick approx) around the outside of the rods and steering shaft.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
I made my own. I started with a piece of oak 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 3 1/2. (scrap that I had)
The large hole is 7/8" the two smaller ones are 5/16", space exactly 7/8" from the center of the large hole.
Mark it all out first and center punch the centers. Spacing must be exact. ( I used brad point bits)
Next drill two 17/64 holes for the two thru bolts (1/4") with wing nuts. (smaller would work but 1/4 " is what I had on hand.
Then saw it down the middle splitting it into two halves using a thin jig saw blade.
Clamp it on the steering shaft around the throttle and spark rods just below the springs, insert the thru-bolts and clamp it tight..
So far seems to work well. Cost me nothing but time. I did mess up twice by not getting the holes spaced exactly.
The large hole is 7/8" the two smaller ones are 5/16", space exactly 7/8" from the center of the large hole.
Mark it all out first and center punch the centers. Spacing must be exact. ( I used brad point bits)
Next drill two 17/64 holes for the two thru bolts (1/4") with wing nuts. (smaller would work but 1/4 " is what I had on hand.
Then saw it down the middle splitting it into two halves using a thin jig saw blade.
Clamp it on the steering shaft around the throttle and spark rods just below the springs, insert the thru-bolts and clamp it tight..
So far seems to work well. Cost me nothing but time. I did mess up twice by not getting the holes spaced exactly.
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Re: WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
Thanks, Jsaylor, I will do just that! Much appreciated.
Jim
Jim
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Re: WTB: Spark & Throttle Rod Retainer
Look at page 136 in The Model T Owner, It shows a Inexpensive but good way to silence the control rods.