Dave, I was able to have a friend look at my lockout rod. I was shocked to discover it is actually 1/4 inch ALL THREAD covered with a plastic sheath. It is 8 inches long end to end and double nutted at the bottom. I DOUBT that is factory. I'm considering having a machinist friend make a new one out of 1/4 inch rod. See below...
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