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Charles Reese · 03-21-2013, 10:18 AM

This question has only to do with the A3541 Control Rod Lever, A3545 spring, and pin at the lower end of the 7-tooth steering column. I realize the upper end is nickel plated.

The JS (pg 8-2) states:
“Springs/levers pinned to unfinished lower ends of rods.”
“Springs/levers dipped in gloss black enamel before assembly.”

Am I interpreting correctly … once the previously painted (black) springs/levers were installed, the end of the lower end of the rod & the ‘pin’ would not be painted (unfinished) ...?

Joe K · 03-21-2013, 12:12 PM

I think anything considered "unfinished" can be painted "in the interests of preservation." I usually choose flat black and have done everything falling in this category this way as a kind of indicator.

I imagine fluorescent orange would be marked lower than FB.

Joe K

Kevin in NJ · 03-21-2013, 01:32 PM

Semi gloss clear is a good choice for protecting a natural finish.

Joe K · 03-21-2013, 01:58 PM

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Done that too. Given a choice to rate on pointage clear finish probably rates higher than flat black.

Although I am partial to "parkerized" too. But that would not be a paint, would it?

Joe K

03-21-2013, 10:18 AM	#1
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Spark/Throttle Rods This question has only to do with the A3541 Control Rod Lever, A3545 spring, and pin at the lower end of the 7-tooth steering column. I realize the upper end is nickel plated. The JS (pg 8-2) states: “Springs/levers pinned to unfinished lower ends of rods.” “Springs/levers dipped in gloss black enamel before assembly.” Am I interpreting correctly … once the previously painted (black) springs/levers were installed, the end of the lower end of the rod & the ‘pin’ would not be painted (unfinished) ...?

03-21-2013, 12:12 PM	#2
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Spark/Throttle Rods I think anything considered "unfinished" can be painted "in the interests of preservation." I usually choose flat black and have done everything falling in this category this way as a kind of indicator. I imagine fluorescent orange would be marked lower than FB. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

03-21-2013, 01:32 PM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Spark/Throttle Rods Semi gloss clear is a good choice for protecting a natural finish.

03-21-2013, 01:58 PM	#4
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Spark/Throttle Rods Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Done that too. Given a choice to rate on pointage clear finish probably rates higher than flat black. Although I am partial to "parkerized" too. But that would not be a paint, would it? Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.