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Aussiebill · 07-01-2024, 02:39 AM

How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford, is it just a matter of pushing it on, I have waited 6 months for this T Handle Knob so I don't want to mess it up.

Thanks in advance
Bill

51woodie · 07-01-2024, 06:40 AM

I had to replace the T-handle on my ‘46, as one side of the T was broke off. I broke off the rest of it with wire cutters, and the hole in the new one was the right size to let it fit over the pull cable. I used 5 Minute Epoxy to secure the handle to the cable.

Graeme / New Zealand · 07-01-2024, 09:19 PM

New Zealand assembled 46 to 48's used the same metal T handle that was on Mk1 Zephyr's. It has the word "hood" embossed on it and attached by a grub screw.

GB

Aussiebill · 07-02-2024, 07:47 AM

Thanks Guys
I will use the 5 Minute Epoxy method.
Unfortunately mine does not have a grub screw

Regards
Bill

woodiewagon46 · 07-02-2024, 08:40 AM

Bill, I'm not sure that 5 minute epoxy will do the job. The hood release has a bit of resistance and if the knob or T handle comes off then you have a bigger problem.

Lanny · 07-02-2024, 09:15 AM

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tubman · 07-02-2024, 10:45 AM

I'd run an appropriately-sized coarse tap down the hole in the handle and put a couple of crimps in the wire to give the epoxy something to "grip" on.

woodiewagon46 · 07-02-2024, 12:26 PM

Tubman, excellent idea, a straight pull with a smooth hood release wire and a plastic knob won't last long.

Aussiebill · 07-03-2024, 08:35 AM

Thanks guys for all the replies and ideas, I do have some JB Weld in the shop. When you buy a new cable like I did, the Hood Pull handle or knob is separate with no instructions, you would think it would be a simple task of pushing it on but maybe it comes of just as easy, so that's why I asked the question running a tap down the knob hole sounds good as does crimping the area where the knob goes on. Thank you Bill

07-01-2024, 02:39 AM	#1
Aussiebill Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 31	How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford, is it just a matter of pushing it on, I have waited 6 months for this T Handle Knob so I don't want to mess it up. Thanks in advance Bill

07-01-2024, 06:40 AM	#2
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 629	Re: How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford I had to replace the T-handle on my ‘46, as one side of the T was broke off. I broke off the rest of it with wire cutters, and the hole in the new one was the right size to let it fit over the pull cable. I used 5 Minute Epoxy to secure the handle to the cable.

07-01-2024, 09:19 PM	#3
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,167	Re: How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford New Zealand assembled 46 to 48's used the same metal T handle that was on Mk1 Zephyr's. It has the word "hood" embossed on it and attached by a grub screw. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

07-02-2024, 07:47 AM	#4
Aussiebill Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 31	Re: How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford Thanks Guys I will use the 5 Minute Epoxy method. Unfortunately mine does not have a grub screw Regards Bill

07-02-2024, 08:40 AM	#5
woodiewagon46 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,568	Re: How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford Bill, I'm not sure that 5 minute epoxy will do the job. The hood release has a bit of resistance and if the knob or T handle comes off then you have a bigger problem.

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07-02-2024, 10:45 AM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,139	Re: How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford I'd run an appropriately-sized coarse tap down the hole in the handle and put a couple of crimps in the wire to give the epoxy something to "grip" on.

07-02-2024, 12:26 PM	#8
woodiewagon46 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,568	Re: How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford Tubman, excellent idea, a straight pull with a smooth hood release wire and a plastic knob won't last long.

07-03-2024, 08:35 AM	#9
Aussiebill Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 31	Re: How does the Knob go onto the Hood Cable on a 46 Ford Thanks guys for all the replies and ideas, I do have some JB Weld in the shop. When you buy a new cable like I did, the Hood Pull handle or knob is separate with no instructions, you would think it would be a simple task of pushing it on but maybe it comes of just as easy, so that's why I asked the question running a tap down the knob hole sounds good as does crimping the area where the knob goes on. Thank you Bill