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Charlie jeep · 11-22-2011, 10:54 AM

Hi,
I need some help with this part.
I would like to replace this part for a new one, but I didn't find it in any of my Part List Catalogues (Mac's- Snyders- Bratton's)

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Any idea or help would be appreciate.
Cheers and tks,
Charlie Saguier

JBR · 11-22-2011, 11:21 AM

I don't think they are being reproduced. You will probably have to find a good original.

Clem Clement · 11-22-2011, 12:40 PM

can you use a Dremel and deepen the grooves? Are the little springs on the rods in good shape?
Clem

Kevin in NJ · 11-22-2011, 01:12 PM

Chisel to make the grooves better. This works better because it pushes the surrounding metal up.

Make sure your rods are back to the original diameter. Works way better then I thought it would.

I was told to do this a long time ago by those who know A's.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-22-2011, 01:55 PM

I would fix it the way Kevin said, then when the steering is all done put a dab of grease on the wear path, so it lasts longer.

RHD · 11-22-2011, 06:22 PM

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I have used a 3 cornered file for deepening the grooves. Make sure the corresponding part on the spark and throttle rod is welded and filed round, or you will lose the ratchet effect.

hardtimes · 11-22-2011, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHD

I have used a 3 cornered file for deepening the grooves. Make sure the corresponding part on the spark and throttle rod is welded and filed round, or you will lose the ratchet effect.

I second this 3 cornered file method, as it worked well for me!

Tim B. · 11-23-2011, 05:44 AM

File is called a Knife file. Smaller ones have a finer taper so you can better control the cut. Works well on threads as well if you are in a tight spot or don't have a thread file or a die handy.

11-22-2011, 10:54 AM	#1
Charlie jeep Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 80	Help - find a new part Hi, I need some help with this part. I would like to replace this part for a new one, but I didn't find it in any of my Part List Catalogues (Mac's- Snyders- Bratton's) Uploaded with ImageShack.us Any idea or help would be appreciate. Cheers and tks, Charlie Saguier __________________ Charlie Saguier Ford Model A Roaster Pickup 1928 Jeep Willys CJ-2A 1947 Jeep Willys MB Slat Grill 1942

11-22-2011, 11:21 AM	#2
JBR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 346	Re: Help - find a new part I don't think they are being reproduced. You will probably have to find a good original.

11-22-2011, 12:40 PM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Help - find a new part can you use a Dremel and deepen the grooves? Are the little springs on the rods in good shape? Clem

11-22-2011, 01:12 PM	#4
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Help - find a new part Chisel to make the grooves better. This works better because it pushes the surrounding metal up. Make sure your rods are back to the original diameter. Works way better then I thought it would. I was told to do this a long time ago by those who know A's.

11-22-2011, 01:55 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Help - find a new part I would fix it the way Kevin said, then when the steering is all done put a dab of grease on the wear path, so it lasts longer.

11-22-2011, 06:22 PM	#6
RHD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 670	Re: Help - find a new part Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have used a 3 cornered file for deepening the grooves. Make sure the corresponding part on the spark and throttle rod is welded and filed round, or you will lose the ratchet effect. __________________ R.H.D. Author of Model 'A' Ford technical manuals. Supplier of good original RHD parts.

11-23-2011, 05:44 AM	#8
Tim B. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 162	Re: Help - find a new part File is called a Knife file. Smaller ones have a finer taper so you can better control the cut. Works well on threads as well if you are in a tight spot or don't have a thread file or a die handy.