Rattling Truss Rods

[seanyfitz]

I have a rattling truss rod in my burned up 66 360. I finally got the thing back together and discovered that rattle I heard years ago is one of the truss rods. Tightening doesn't seem to help. When I actually put a slight upward pressure under the adjustment nuts it seems to stop, so I think they are vibrating of the wood internally? Anyone run into this??? It still plays like butter. Soooooooo nice.

[jingle_jangle]

Pull the rods, steel wool them thoroughly, wipe 'em clean, and put a thin strip of vinyl electrical tape between the leaves. Bend a slight (1") backbow into each rod. Reinstall and the rattle should be gone.