1936 1937 steering silencer.

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36rdstr

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On 1936 and 1937 steering columns there is a part #3529 it's called a silencer in the green book. It's supposed to be located at the top of the light switch tube. Can anyone tell me what this part silences and if required where I can get one. Thanks
 
I would guess that the "silencer" is the split brass type bushing on the horn rod that would allow the steering wheel to turn while the rod is stationary and could cause a noise during a turn. Any other ideas?
 
I believe Gary is correct, the thin brass bushing is available through many of the aftermarket suppliers. The bushing sometimes sticks into the end of the steering shaft 3524 or on the underside of the horn bottom on the top of the light rod during disassembly.
 
I have tried all of the early ford parts suppliers I can locate and this part isn't listed in their inventory. I also took apart two steering assemblies and didn't find any brass bushings on the light rod or the steering shaft.
 
36rdstr said:
On 1936 and 1937 steering columns there is a part #3529 it's called a silencer in the green book. It's supposed to be located at the top of the light switch tube. Can anyone tell me what this part silences and if required where I can get one. Thanks
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Could they be talking about the rubber ring that fits in the top part of the steering tube that is supposed to keep rattles out of the steering bube and steady the steering rod? I don't see how that little brass fitting would silence anything.
 
According the illustration in the '36 chassis parts catalogue, B-3529 is indeed the split brass ferrule at the very top of the horn/light switch rod (inserted into the top of the steering column shaft).
 
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