Control rods. Riveted U.C.

[Lew Skelton]

I don't want to come in late and blow it to bits but I used shiny mild steel rod for my long brake rods, I didn't think that the threads would ever pull off or the mild steel rod to be inferior, the clevis's are screwed on about an inch and a bit with a locknut so its not like they are compromised by being held by 3-4 turns. I cut my own thread using hand tools and the rods are working fine. Also made the engine to rear plate and clutch rods with mild as well as the accelerator rod. When cutting the old rods I replaced (as parts were excessively rusty, I cut them with a hacksaw) then re used sections I did not notice any increase in hardness. My carrier has been getting around fine. Im not saying take my advice as im just a mechanic, but if you have a supply of mild it would poss do.