Repro light switch rod too big

[oriondal]

I have a reproduction light switch rod that seems to be too large in diameter to fit down the tube to the light switch. It goes in about 1/2 inch then stops. Does anyone have any experience in making that fit?

 

[J Franklin]

How does it compare with the old one? Do you have measuring tools?

 

[Bob C]

There was the exact same problem posted a couple of weeks ago.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301261

 

[SteveB31]

Gently sand a little bit off on a belt sander. They are just a little large where the square part is where the spider goes on. Takes less then a minute to fix