Throttle Shaft / Lever

[amclass]

Hello Barners. I'm in the process of rebuilding my original Zenith. What is the best procedure to attach a new throttle shaft to the original lever without damaging or bending the new shaft? Has someone done this before? Is hard soldering an alternative? Any advice might be helpful ...


Many thanks. Udo


PS: I'm still looking for a set of used 21" White Walls in any condition ...

 

[Bob C]

There was a thread just two weeks ago. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322998&highlight=replacing+throttle+shaft

 

[amclass]

Looks like I misssed it completely. Thanks Bob for the hint ...

 

[Herb Concord Ca]

Silver solder works great for something like this.

 

[amclass]

I was about to solder it but wanted it to look like the original. I prepared a small chisel and the result was pretty close to the original.

 

[Brentwood Bob]

Looks real good. Well done.

 

[mcgarrett]

Excellent job I'd say! I admire anyone who pays attention to detail like this and prides themselves in good craftsmanship. You get a solid 10!

 

[CA Victoria]

Or build the old shaft up with solder?

 

[amclass]

Thank you Bob and McGarret. Sometimes it pays to take a little extra time to make it look right. My only intention was to preserve the original brass lever. The original shaft was badly bend and had to be replaced. I also insert bushings and it sure feels good to see that it's properly working now ...

 

[bobbader]

Amclass, bravo. Can you explain any further what you mean by "prepared a small chisel"?
This looks absolutely factory correct.

 

[amclass]

First I prepared a chisel but found it too heavy and unwieldy. Then I took a punch and ground a groove with the angle grinder and beveled the sides. With a little patience and a hundred hammer blows further, I found the result quite satisfactory.

 

[mcgarrett]

Yankee ingenuity at its best!

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Love homemade tools. Thanks for sharing.

 

[amclass]

I guess, they call us "rednecks" down here in SW Florida