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JohnB15632 · 03-07-2016, 10:22 AM

I can not install the control rod from the distributor to the steering column because of interference from the engine head nut.

Can this rod be bent slightly to remove the interference?

Thank you,

Brian T · 03-07-2016, 10:50 AM

I think once you get the cowl in place and the column bolted up you will have the clearance.

Jim Brierley · 03-07-2016, 10:51 AM

Bending it won't hurt a thing.

Brentwood Bob · 03-07-2016, 01:14 PM

If the starter switch is a repo it is not properly made and when the floor board is in place you may notice that the push rod is high.
Wait to bend the spark rod until you check the starter switch out.
Bob

Mitch//pa · 03-07-2016, 01:16 PM

Once your collumn is mounted to the body it will be fine.. At that point you can rotate the collumn for a fine clearance adjustment.
Don't bend the rod

JohnB15632 · 03-07-2016, 02:18 PM

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Thank you. I gave no thought to being able to rotate the steering column. I am sure that will solve the problem.

Thank you very much!!!!

03-07-2016, 10:50 AM	#2
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Re: Connecting Rod from Distributor to Steering Column I think once you get the cowl in place and the column bolted up you will have the clearance. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

03-07-2016, 10:51 AM	#3
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Connecting Rod from Distributor to Steering Column Bending it won't hurt a thing.

03-07-2016, 01:14 PM	#4
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: Connecting Rod from Distributor to Steering Column If the starter switch is a repo it is not properly made and when the floor board is in place you may notice that the push rod is high. Wait to bend the spark rod until you check the starter switch out. Bob

03-07-2016, 01:16 PM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Connecting Rod from Distributor to Steering Column Once your collumn is mounted to the body it will be fine.. At that point you can rotate the collumn for a fine clearance adjustment. Don't bend the rod

03-07-2016, 02:18 PM	#6
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Re: Connecting Rod from Distributor to Steering Column Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you. I gave no thought to being able to rotate the steering column. I am sure that will solve the problem. Thank you very much!!!!