The Ford Barn

Billyo194 · 06-29-2022, 06:57 PM

While removing stuck throttle and spark rods, the tube separated from the steering column. Would this be OK to clean up and weld back together or is it time to seek a new column? Photos below.

chrs1961815 · 06-29-2022, 07:43 PM

It sure is. It is a pretty common problem. They were originally brazed. I think that is a cast iron piece anyway so that is the best bet.

Mike Peters · 06-30-2022, 05:48 AM

If you do braze it back together, install you spark and throttle rods before you start brazing, so that everything lines up and doesn't bind after the job is done.

Joe K · 06-30-2022, 08:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Peters

If you do braze it back together, install you spark and throttle rods before you start brazing, so that everything lines up and doesn't bind after the job is done.

That might best be "disposable" spark/throttle rods. Or simply some straight rod of the proper diameter.

There is not a lot of braze. Couple of spots IIRC. Paint covers it mostly.

Joe K

06-29-2022, 07:43 PM	#2
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Spark / Throttle Rod Tube - Is this weldable? It sure is. It is a pretty common problem. They were originally brazed. I think that is a cast iron piece anyway so that is the best bet. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

06-30-2022, 05:48 AM	#3
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Spark / Throttle Rod Tube - Is this weldable? If you do braze it back together, install you spark and throttle rods before you start brazing, so that everything lines up and doesn't bind after the job is done.