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Fullraceflathead · 03-04-2015, 02:33 PM

Was the color of the Original three rods black?

John Duden · 03-04-2015, 02:59 PM

The throttle and spark rods would have been nickle plated
John

James Rogers · 03-04-2015, 03:24 PM

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If you are talking about the linkages at the motor, they were zink plated. The levers were nickle down to where they went into the bushing and from there they were natural unplated steel.

03-04-2015, 02:33 PM	#1
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03-04-2015, 02:59 PM	#2
John Duden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,854	Re: Throttle, spark advance rod color? The throttle and spark rods would have been nickle plated John

03-04-2015, 03:24 PM	#3
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Throttle, spark advance rod color? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you are talking about the linkages at the motor, they were zink plated. The levers were nickle down to where they went into the bushing and from there they were natural unplated steel. __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/