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qstott · 04-13-2016, 05:21 AM

On my newly acquired 30 Tudor both levers are very stiff to move. I can't feel the notches at all. The PO said the column had been rebuilt not too long ago. Is there any adjustment for tension at the lower end with the springs?

Would oiling the shafts at the top of the column help? I hate to pull it out and go through it if I don't have to.

Thanks!

Tom Wesenberg · 04-13-2016, 05:58 AM

My 1928 was the same way when I bought it. It still has all the original steering parts, so the top bushing must be slightly swelled. I just kept oiling the levers at the top, and now it moves fine.

2manycars · 04-13-2016, 07:23 AM

My father's town sedan had the same problem when I got it. I did the same as Tom, and it improved just fine.

C26Pinelake · 04-13-2016, 08:34 AM

Always try the simple fix first, in this case a little penetrating oil! Wayne

John · 04-13-2016, 07:06 PM

Yes, oil the rods where they pass thru the top bushing at the steering wheel. It is pot metal and has swelled with age.

Tom Wesenberg · 04-13-2016, 11:07 PM

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Just be sure to NOT use WD-40 as it makes pot metal swell.

qstott · 04-14-2016, 04:34 AM

Kroil maybe?

04-13-2016, 05:21 AM	#1
qstott Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wilson NC Posts: 113	Advance and throttle lever stiff. On my newly acquired 30 Tudor both levers are very stiff to move. I can't feel the notches at all. The PO said the column had been rebuilt not too long ago. Is there any adjustment for tension at the lower end with the springs? Would oiling the shafts at the top of the column help? I hate to pull it out and go through it if I don't have to. Thanks!

04-13-2016, 05:58 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Advance and throttle lever stiff. My 1928 was the same way when I bought it. It still has all the original steering parts, so the top bushing must be slightly swelled. I just kept oiling the levers at the top, and now it moves fine.

04-13-2016, 07:23 AM	#3
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Advance and throttle lever stiff. My father's town sedan had the same problem when I got it. I did the same as Tom, and it improved just fine. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

04-13-2016, 08:34 AM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Advance and throttle lever stiff. Always try the simple fix first, in this case a little penetrating oil! Wayne

04-13-2016, 07:06 PM	#5
John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 189	Re: Advance and throttle lever stiff. Yes, oil the rods where they pass thru the top bushing at the steering wheel. It is pot metal and has swelled with age.

04-13-2016, 11:07 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Advance and throttle lever stiff. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just be sure to NOT use WD-40 as it makes pot metal swell.

04-14-2016, 04:34 AM	#7
qstott Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wilson NC Posts: 113	Re: Advance and throttle lever stiff. Kroil maybe?