35 Lighting Switch Rod

[PeterinNH]

Is it necessary to put any lubricant on the lighting switch rod prior to inserting
it into the steering column?

 

[34fordy]

Is it necessary to put any lubricant on the lighting switch rod prior to inserting
it into the steering column?

Possibly a small skim of grease inside and out of the small brass ferule under the horn button assembly, IMHO.

 

[danliveshere]

Guys just something else to consider is to thoroughly clean the internal steering shaft as well to help eliminate any friction on the light rod. I believe these should have a film of your favourite oil or grease or lanolin etc because of dissimilar metals between the steel steering shaft and the alloy light switch ( even though they technically shouldn’t touch)!