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drtung · 09-28-2011, 05:20 AM

On a 1938 pick up how do you remove the choke & throttle knobs from the rods to remove the rods so that the grommets can be replaced in the dash & firewall. Thanks in advance for the help

Stenny · 09-28-2011, 02:56 PM

I pull both rods back through the dash and replace the grommets then reinstall the rods. I don't believe the knobs are removeable without incurring damage. When reinstalling the rods, put the firewall grommets on last as you will need to angle the rods to get them in and this will allow you some wiggle room.

drtung · 09-29-2011, 05:28 AM

Thanks I will give that a try tonight

39portlander · 09-29-2011, 05:36 AM

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On my 39 I ran into the same thing. the knobs are in decent shape and I cleaned them up and left them on. I did not want to damage them and have to get cheap replacements

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

09-28-2011, 05:20 AM	#1
drtung Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Guelph Ontario Canada Posts: 23	Choke & Throttle rods On a 1938 pick up how do you remove the choke & throttle knobs from the rods to remove the rods so that the grommets can be replaced in the dash & firewall. Thanks in advance for the help

09-28-2011, 02:56 PM	#2
Stenny Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 58	Re: Choke & Throttle rods I pull both rods back through the dash and replace the grommets then reinstall the rods. I don't believe the knobs are removeable without incurring damage. When reinstalling the rods, put the firewall grommets on last as you will need to angle the rods to get them in and this will allow you some wiggle room.

09-29-2011, 05:28 AM	#3
drtung Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Guelph Ontario Canada Posts: 23	Re: Choke & Throttle rods Thanks I will give that a try tonight

09-29-2011, 05:36 AM	#4
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Choke & Throttle rods Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) On my 39 I ran into the same thing. the knobs are in decent shape and I cleaned them up and left them on. I did not want to damage them and have to get cheap replacements "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"