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Ray64 · 07-22-2025, 04:26 PM

I just changed my coupe steering column over to a f100 . Trouble now is when i turn wheel the lights come on.Also the cowl lights usually are down to the left. Now they are top left.,,say eleven oclock and to turn lights on you keep moving downward. What to do. Im beat. Appreciate all the help and suggestions i can get RAY

Y-Blockhead · 07-22-2025, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray64

I just changed my coupe steering column over to a f100 . Trouble now is when i turn wheel the lights come on.

Ensure you have the bushing installed at the top of the light rod. Without it, the light switch will turn as you suggest https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7840&cat=41749

Also it sounds like you may have the spider in the incorrect position. The new spiders are junk. They are stamped and the clip does not fit like an original (black one).

nkaminar · 07-22-2025, 05:59 PM

It could also be that the horn/light switch rod is bent and binding in the steering column. How easy is it to turn the switch on or off with the steering wheel not moving?

Y-Blockhead · 07-22-2025, 06:43 PM

If the F-100 box came from Randy it should have a new light rod included.

Keith True · 07-22-2025, 07:05 PM

I didn't get a new switch rod with my F 1 box from Randy.My friend didn't either.We bought then 6-7 years ago.Is that something new?

jw hash · 07-22-2025, 07:23 PM

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I have installed six F1`s from Randy and never ordered them with the horn rod. the reproduction horn rods are a little bigger OD
you need to make sure the horn rod is Not bent. also, the top of the horn rod can rub inside the steering wheel.

Y-Blockhead · 07-22-2025, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith True

I didn't get a new switch rod with my F 1 box from Randy.My friend didn't either.We bought then 6-7 years ago.Is that something new?

Hmmm, maybe since we picked it up at his shop? Not sure, just know there was a new horn rod. Randy makes them.

Ray64 · 07-22-2025, 11:51 PM

I indeed did get it from Randy but it did not come with a new rod. I spoke with him today and he touched on the fact of the bushing at the top of the tube the wheel fits on. so it back to the job of taking the spider off and putting in the bushing .Also the wheel will hit the handle when i turn the wheel so i guess its a missing bushing Thanks to all of you guys i am headed to a successful job. FORD BARN is the best TNX RAY

Mel Gross · 07-23-2025, 08:11 AM

We only provide a light / horn rod on our 7 tooth conversions. The original one is not the right length for the conversion. We also provide them when a customer is missing one or needs a new one. Randy

Y-Blockhead · 07-23-2025, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mel Gross

We only provide a light / horn rod on our 7 tooth conversions. The original one is not the right length for the conversion. We also provide them when a customer is missing one or needs a new one. Randy

Thanks Randy for clearing that up. Yes, the one we got is for a '29 PU that had a 7 tooth, working great!

07-22-2025, 04:26 PM	#1
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 755	light operating handle I just changed my coupe steering column over to a f100 . Trouble now is when i turn wheel the lights come on.Also the cowl lights usually are down to the left. Now they are top left.,,say eleven oclock and to turn lights on you keep moving downward. What to do. Im beat. Appreciate all the help and suggestions i can get RAY

07-22-2025, 05:59 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,873	Re: light operating handle It could also be that the horn/light switch rod is bent and binding in the steering column. How easy is it to turn the switch on or off with the steering wheel not moving? __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-22-2025, 06:43 PM	#4
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,652	Re: light operating handle If the F-100 box came from Randy it should have a new light rod included.

07-22-2025, 07:05 PM	#5
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,423	Re: light operating handle I didn't get a new switch rod with my F 1 box from Randy.My friend didn't either.We bought then 6-7 years ago.Is that something new?

07-22-2025, 07:23 PM	#6
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: light operating handle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have installed six F1`s from Randy and never ordered them with the horn rod. the reproduction horn rods are a little bigger OD you need to make sure the horn rod is Not bent. also, the top of the horn rod can rub inside the steering wheel.

07-22-2025, 11:51 PM	#8
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 755	Re: light operating handle I indeed did get it from Randy but it did not come with a new rod. I spoke with him today and he touched on the fact of the bushing at the top of the tube the wheel fits on. so it back to the job of taking the spider off and putting in the bushing .Also the wheel will hit the handle when i turn the wheel so i guess its a missing bushing Thanks to all of you guys i am headed to a successful job. FORD BARN is the best TNX RAY

07-23-2025, 08:11 AM	#9
Mel Gross Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 930	Re: light operating handle We only provide a light / horn rod on our 7 tooth conversions. The original one is not the right length for the conversion. We also provide them when a customer is missing one or needs a new one. Randy