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Russell Reay · 09-10-2021, 08:33 AM

In his restoration book, Pearson says that a bent horn rod is practically worthless. Mine had a sweep in it when removed. My efforts to straighten it by hand made changes, but not perfection. The rod slides easily to the bottom of the steering shaft. I am confident I can make a jig to restore the perfect straightness, but why is perfection so critical?

katy · 09-10-2021, 10:35 AM

So it doesn't turn the light switch when turning the steering wheel.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 09-10-2021, 10:38 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katy

So it doesn't turn the light switch when turning the steering wheel.

Yes, ...this.

Russell, they can be straightened much in the same process as straightening an arrow.

09-10-2021, 08:33 AM	#1
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 335	Horn rod straightness In his restoration book, Pearson says that a bent horn rod is practically worthless. Mine had a sweep in it when removed. My efforts to straighten it by hand made changes, but not perfection. The rod slides easily to the bottom of the steering shaft. I am confident I can make a jig to restore the perfect straightness, but why is perfection so critical?

09-10-2021, 10:35 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Horn rod straightness So it doesn't turn the light switch when turning the steering wheel. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!