| Peter in NH | -- 04-10-2023 @ 5:32 AM |
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I'm seeking some advice concerning the best way of installing the choke and throttle rod grommets in my 35 convertible sedan dash. I've tried warming them up with my wife's hair dryer and I've also tried using a little bit of dishwashing soap in order to lubricate them. The closest I've been able to succeed still leaves at least an eighth of an inch to go. What other suggestion(s) might one of you have?
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| nelsb01 | -- 04-10-2023 @ 5:50 AM |
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Being that the grommet also fits in a tight hole in the dash, I used a new razor blade to carefully cut it along one side and installed it on rod and then inserted it into the dash hole with the cut side at the bottom. How was it done? It is one of those assembly procedures that was done back in 1935, that I would like to travel back in time and find out how they did got it done back then.
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| JayChicago | -- 04-10-2023 @ 6:15 AM |
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"I would like to travel back in time and find out how they did got it done back then." On the assembly line they used real Ford parts. They were not forced to use aftermarket parts, which often only approximate the proper size. But better that than not have any parts available to us. I agree with the razor blade idea. I have done that successfully with rubber bumpers that don't quite fit the opening.
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| TomO | -- 04-10-2023 @ 9:07 AM |
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If you don't want to try the razor cut, you can try the 3M 85822 Silicone lube. I use it to install the upper door seals on my 40 Merc and it made it much easier to slip the seal into the track. https://www.amazon.com/3M-08877-Silicone-Lubricant-Plus/dp/B0002KKVKC/ref=asc_df_B0002KKVKC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309735728871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9722227692469698391&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1016751&hvtargid=pla-568756950700&th=1 Tom
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| Peter in NH | -- 04-11-2023 @ 12:28 PM |
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Thanks for your help guys. Mission accomplished. Peter
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