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Magoo2 · 11-12-2017, 08:06 AM

Has anyone had this problem? After reinstalling the closed cab on my 31 pickup I started reassembling the other components. I never removed the drivetrain or steering column.Everything went together fine but when I went to install the throttle control rod it interferes with the starter switch shaft. I also noticed that the spark control rod rubs on the engine. Anyone have any ideas or experience with this?

jw hash · 11-12-2017, 08:47 AM

what body do you have. on the ones with the drop steering column, like the Victoria and A400. the spark rod does rub on the head and the throttle rod has a bend in it to clear the starter rod.

burner31 · 11-12-2017, 10:10 AM

Loosen steering column clamp on the steering box, loosen the column clamp on the dash.
Turn/adjust column as needed.
Retighten clamp on steering box THEN the column clap under the dash.
Done

mike657894 · 11-12-2017, 10:29 AM

On my car the spark advance rod rubs the head slightly. When i got the car it had an arced bow to it that affected performance but cleared the head.

katy · 11-12-2017, 10:44 AM

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11-12-2017, 08:06 AM	#1
Magoo2 Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 61	Spark and control rod interference Has anyone had this problem? After reinstalling the closed cab on my 31 pickup I started reassembling the other components. I never removed the drivetrain or steering column.Everything went together fine but when I went to install the throttle control rod it interferes with the starter switch shaft. I also noticed that the spark control rod rubs on the engine. Anyone have any ideas or experience with this?

11-12-2017, 08:47 AM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Spark and control rod interference what body do you have. on the ones with the drop steering column, like the Victoria and A400. the spark rod does rub on the head and the throttle rod has a bend in it to clear the starter rod.

11-12-2017, 10:10 AM	#3
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Spark and control rod interference Loosen steering column clamp on the steering box, loosen the column clamp on the dash. Turn/adjust column as needed. Retighten clamp on steering box THEN the column clap under the dash. Done __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

11-12-2017, 10:29 AM	#4
mike657894 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay City Michigan Posts: 1,050	Re: Spark and control rod interference On my car the spark advance rod rubs the head slightly. When i got the car it had an arced bow to it that affected performance but cleared the head.

11-12-2017, 10:44 AM	#5
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Spark and control rod interference Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Frame sag? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!