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allenmichael · 10-25-2025, 02:58 PM

how does one re use those under dash metal (lead?)connectors that connect the throttle rod in dash to rod from carb?

allenmichael · 10-25-2025, 02:58 PM

it's on a 1936 Fordor

The Art Doctor · 10-25-2025, 03:47 PM

My '34 has little metal sleeves about an inch long with two threaded holes and very small set screws.

KiWinUS · 10-25-2025, 04:24 PM

Crimp with really good wire terminal crimpers for uninsulated wiring terminals.

Model51 · 10-25-2025, 05:42 PM

You can also use a good quality epoxy adhesive to make the joint. The original Ford specification was the joint should be able to withstand 100 pounds of pull force.

koates · 10-25-2025, 08:16 PM

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The original sleeves were crimped to the rods with a crimping tool like an electrical terminal crimper. Some Reproduction sleeves have threaded grub screws. Try THIRD GENERATION AUTO for the reproduction sleeves. Regards, Kevin.

Gary Tosel · 10-25-2025, 08:24 PM

My experience with the connectors was that they were so hard they would not crimp properly, so I located then with the choke and throttle names aligned with the connectors located, then removed them and used a wire feed welder to spot weld in place. Just my solution.

allenmichael · 10-26-2025, 07:35 AM

thanks all!!

Kube · 10-27-2025, 06:27 PM

I use my wire fencing ferrule crimping tool. Similar to an electrical wire connector tool but MUCH more heavy duty.

glennpm · 10-28-2025, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kube

I use my wire fencing ferrule crimping tool. Similar to an electrical wire connector tool but MUCH more heavy duty.

Yes, it's a Nicopress. I have and used one to shorten the '40 emergency brake cable.

32Bee · 10-28-2025, 05:49 AM

I very easily threaded the little reproduction seeves and the ends of the reproduction
choke and throttle rods. Works really well.

Kube · 10-28-2025, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by glennpm

Yes, it's a Nicopress. I have and used one to shorten the '40 emergency brake cable.

Thanks Glenn. That's the tool indeed!

Seth Swoboda · 10-28-2025, 09:55 AM

Kube, I like the fact that I'm not the only one here who builds and repairs fence also.

rockfla · 10-28-2025, 10:28 AM

I made my own, used a couple of like 1/4 diameter (or 5/16th's) 3" long Stainless Steel bolts. Cut the heads and threads off of them, drilled two holes in each end and tapped them for 6/32 set screws. Then mic'd the choke and throttle rod shafts and drilled the hole down the center on my lathe!!!

Kube · 10-28-2025, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Kube, I like the fact that I'm not the only one here who builds and repairs fence also.

Never ending...
Twelve horses, eight pastures... LOTS of posts and wire.
I'm getting old methinks.

34fordy · 10-28-2025, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kube

I'm getting old methinks.

You thinx right Mike and aren't we lucky to still be doing it!!!!!!!

34fordy · 10-28-2025, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kube

Thanks Glenn. That's the tool indeed!

Can you show us the holster that you carry it in, or the scabbard next to the saddle on your horse?

Kube · 10-28-2025, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

You thinx right Mike and aren't we lucky to still be doing it!!!!!!!

Yes indeed. I am not complaining one bit. Yes, things seem heavier than they once did (increased gravitation pull methinks) and yes, there are less than twenty-four hours in a day (well, it seems so) but man oh man, life is good

rsauto · 10-31-2025, 12:30 PM

Will JB weld hold them? Has anyone had luck with that?

glennpm · 10-31-2025, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rsauto

Will JB weld hold them? Has anyone had luck with that?

I don't think that there would be enough epoxy between the rods and the connector even with a filet of JB Weld on the ends. You may be better off soldering it, buff, clean, flux and solder. Crimping is the best way though.

10-25-2025, 02:58 PM	#1
allenmichael Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: massachusetts Posts: 59	connectors on throttle rod and choke levers how does one re use those under dash metal (lead?)connectors that connect the throttle rod in dash to rod from carb?

10-25-2025, 02:58 PM	#2
allenmichael Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: massachusetts Posts: 59	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers it's on a 1936 Fordor

10-25-2025, 03:47 PM	#3
The Art Doctor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 226	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers My '34 has little metal sleeves about an inch long with two threaded holes and very small set screws.

10-25-2025, 04:24 PM	#4
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,419	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers Crimp with really good wire terminal crimpers for uninsulated wiring terminals.

10-25-2025, 05:42 PM	#5
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 934	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers You can also use a good quality epoxy adhesive to make the joint. The original Ford specification was the joint should be able to withstand 100 pounds of pull force. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

10-25-2025, 08:16 PM	#6
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,218	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The original sleeves were crimped to the rods with a crimping tool like an electrical terminal crimper. Some Reproduction sleeves have threaded grub screws. Try THIRD GENERATION AUTO for the reproduction sleeves. Regards, Kevin.

10-25-2025, 08:24 PM	#7
Gary Tosel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,422	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers My experience with the connectors was that they were so hard they would not crimp properly, so I located then with the choke and throttle names aligned with the connectors located, then removed them and used a wire feed welder to spot weld in place. Just my solution.

10-26-2025, 07:35 AM	#8
allenmichael Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: massachusetts Posts: 59	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers thanks all!!

10-27-2025, 06:27 PM	#9
Kube Super Moderator Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 10,543	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers I use my wire fencing ferrule crimping tool. Similar to an electrical wire connector tool but MUCH more heavy duty. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

10-28-2025, 05:49 AM	#11
32Bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stratham, NH Posts: 296	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers I very easily threaded the little reproduction seeves and the ends of the reproduction choke and throttle rods. Works really well.

10-28-2025, 09:55 AM	#13
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,213	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers Kube, I like the fact that I'm not the only one here who builds and repairs fence also.

10-28-2025, 10:28 AM	#14
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 5,164	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers I made my own, used a couple of like 1/4 diameter (or 5/16th's) 3" long Stainless Steel bolts. Cut the heads and threads off of them, drilled two holes in each end and tapped them for 6/32 set screws. Then mic'd the choke and throttle rod shafts and drilled the hole down the center on my lathe!!!

10-31-2025, 12:30 PM	#19
rsauto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 27	Re: connectors on throttle rod and choke levers Will JB weld hold them? Has anyone had luck with that?