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JM 35 Sedan · 11-05-2017, 10:29 AM

Based on my experiences working on these early Ford V-8 steering columns......you DO NOT want to bend that rod at all on the horn/light switch rod assembly because in most cases that rod cannot be straightened properly. When the rod is bent, it will drag on the ID of the steering shaft, and cause the headlights to turn on or off when you make a turn. I've never had any problems with a bent rod causing the horn to blow.
Also, since this post was originally made by PeterC, I know he has aquired a Dan Brusegard upper column bearing for his 35 3w coupe, although I'm not sure if he has installed it yet.

11-05-2017, 10:29 AM	#18
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: 1939 Column - Top Bushing Replace Based on my experiences working on these early Ford V-8 steering columns......you *DO NOT want to bend that rod at all on the horn/light switch rod assembly* because in most cases that rod cannot be straightened properly. When the rod is bent, it will drag on the ID of the steering shaft, and cause the headlights to turn on or off when you make a turn. I've never had any problems with a bent rod causing the horn to blow. Also, since this post was originally made by PeterC, I know he has aquired a Dan Brusegard upper column bearing for his 35 3w coupe, although I'm not sure if he has installed it yet. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 11-05-2017 at 05:46 PM.