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Expert: - 6/24/2010


Question

Ford A Pickup 1931
Hello, I live in Germany and i have a rattle problem inside the steering column at my Ford A Pickup, built in 1931
I hope you can help me to find out, how I have to remove the Horn Switch and than the steering wheel.
I am not sure, if I have to remove first of all, the Light Switch at the Bottom of steering column.
Sorry for my English, it is not the best, but i hope, you did understand my problem.
If you like, you can answer direct to my e-mail:
Greetings from Germany, Hubert

Answer
Get the book, Handbook for the Model A mechanic.  Great book, about $35 from MARC or any supplier.
Yes, remove the light switch, then the little keeper to get the switch rod out.  Pull it out and then take the big nut off and the wheel will come out.  It may be hard to get the rod all the way out.  You may have to loosen the column at the gas tank.
Get that book and good luck.
jack

jack bahm

Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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