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32Bee 01-10-2025 02:08 PM

35 Lighting Switch Rod
 

Is it necessary to put any lubricant on the lighting switch rod prior to inserting
it into the steering column?

34fordy 01-10-2025 02:23 PM

Re: 35 Lighting Switch Rod
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32Bee (Post 2361487)
Is it necessary to put any lubricant on the lighting switch rod prior to inserting
it into the steering column?

Possibly a small skim of grease inside and out of the small brass ferule under the horn button assembly, IMHO.

danliveshere 01-10-2025 03:49 PM

Re: 35 Lighting Switch Rod
 

Guys just something else to consider is to thoroughly clean the internal steering shaft as well to help eliminate any friction on the light rod. I believe these should have a film of your favourite oil or grease or lanolin etc because of dissimilar metals between the steel steering shaft and the alloy light switch ( even though they technically shouldn’t touch)!


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