connectors on throttle rod and choke levers

[allenmichael]

how does one re use those under dash metal (lead?)connectors that connect the throttle rod in dash to rod from carb?

 

[allenmichael]

it's on a 1936 Fordor

 

[The Art Doctor]

My '34 has little metal sleeves about an inch long with two threaded holes and very small set screws.

 

[KiWinUS]

Crimp with really good wire terminal crimpers for uninsulated wiring terminals.

 

[Model51]

You can also use a good quality epoxy adhesive to make the joint. The original Ford specification was the joint should be able to withstand 100 pounds of pull force.

 

[koates]

The original sleeves were crimped to the rods with a crimping tool like an electrical terminal crimper. Some Reproduction sleeves have threaded grub screws. Try THIRD GENERATION AUTO for the reproduction sleeves. Regards, Kevin.

 

[Gary Tosel]

My experience with the connectors was that they were so hard they would not crimp properly, so I located then with the choke and throttle names aligned with the connectors located, then removed them and used a wire feed welder to spot weld in place. Just my solution.

 

[allenmichael]

thanks all!!

 

[Kube]

I use my wire fencing ferrule crimping tool. Similar to an electrical wire connector tool but MUCH more heavy duty.

 

[glennpm]

I use my wire fencing ferrule crimping tool. Similar to an electrical wire connector tool but MUCH more heavy duty.

Yes, it's a Nicopress. I have and used one to shorten the '40 emergency brake cable.

 

[PeterinNH]

I very easily threaded the little reproduction seeves and the ends of the reproduction
choke and throttle rods. Works really well.

 

[Kube]

Yes, it's a Nicopress. I have and used one to shorten the '40 emergency brake cable.

Thanks Glenn. That's the tool indeed!

 

[Seth Swoboda]

Kube, I like the fact that I'm not the only one here who builds and repairs fence also.

 

[rockfla]

I made my own, used a couple of like 1/4 diameter (or 5/16th's) 3" long Stainless Steel bolts. Cut the heads and threads off of them, drilled two holes in each end and tapped them for 6/32 set screws. Then mic'd the choke and throttle rod shafts and drilled the hole down the center on my lathe!!!

 

[Kube]

Kube, I like the fact that I'm not the only one here who builds and repairs fence also.

Never ending...
Twelve horses, eight pastures... LOTS of posts and wire.
I'm getting old methinks.

 

[34fordy]

I'm getting old methinks.

You thinx right Mike and aren't we lucky to still be doing it!!!!!!!

 

[34fordy]

Thanks Glenn. That's the tool indeed!

Can you show us the holster that you carry it in, or the scabbard next to the saddle on your horse?

 

[Kube]

You thinx right Mike and aren't we lucky to still be doing it!!!!!!!

Yes indeed. I am not complaining one bit. Yes, things seem heavier than they once did (increased gravitation pull methinks) and yes, there are less than twenty-four hours in a day (well, it seems so) but man oh man, life is good

 

[rsauto]

Will JB weld hold them? Has anyone had luck with that?

 

[glennpm]

Will JB weld hold them? Has anyone had luck with that?

I don't think that there would be enough epoxy between the rods and the connector even with a filet of JB Weld on the ends. You may be better off soldering it, buff, clean, flux and solder. Crimping is the best way though.