Stumped on light rod
 

Attachment 255785 I have a 30-31 steering box with a repop 28-29steering wheel with the single keyway.When I try to install the 28-29 light rod it will not seat down on the wheel like it should.At this time I am not worried about the rod length.Just what to know why it is not fitting correctly.Any ideas?

Attachment 255786

Attachment 255787

Attachment 255788

Attachment 255789

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

You need the 28-29 style rod on the early style wheel. It is cup shaped to clear the wheel nut. On the later wheels, the nut is recessed, and that is why the rod you have is flat on the underside.

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

Is'nt this a 28-29 light rod?

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

No, the 29 horn button is bright metal (nickel plate).

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

The one you show is a 30-31.

Bob

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

Like this one.

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

Once again the fordbarn has come thru.The previous owner of my basket case 1928 ccpu had bought a 30 steering box,a 28 keyway steering wheel, but didn't buy a 28 light rod to fit the new steering wheel.Had me stumped till you guys straighten me out.Thanks again

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

I believe that your rod is to long if you measure from the back side of the switch to where the retainer clip goes I would guess that it measure 45&3/4" you need a rod that measures 45" even again from the back side of the light switch to where the grove for the retainer clip please let us know how this works out.

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

X marine do you have an update?

Re: Stumped on light rod
 

it's fixed.The barners were right.Changed to a 30 steering wheel,with that light rod shown and all went together