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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 | In my truck as well as many I have seen either on ebay or forums the temp rod on the left is very often missing. Anyone know what the issue is? Thanks, I just don't have a clue, curious.
'57 3200
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Poor design. The lever isn't strong enough to hold uo to regular temp changes. Upgrade levers are available to correct the problem. Should be able to get them from any of the parts suppliers, but Golden State Pickup Parts was the company that originally had the new design made.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the problem is the originals were cheap cast pot metal, as are the cheap Chinese repros, and when the cables start seizing up folks reef on the lever and snap it ..... the Golden State repros are stamped steel and hold up way better .... some vendors offer both, some just the cheapies don't fall for the lowest price Bill | | |
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