Cannot Feel l Light Switch Positions

[Patrick]

The model A that I just purchased has a aftermarket light switch.
When I move the light switch rod to the right to turn on the lights I cannot feel the spring loaded switch going into the indentations.The switch does work in all three positions,but I cannot tell at dusk if the lights are on without looking.
Could this be a very poor quality switch,or could it be missing some parts. There is good spring tension at the base when I put on the spider. Thanks

 

[msmaron]

First is the bail all the way on and tight, then is it seated correctly in the steering column and all the way up, and lastly is it a REPO...because most of them SUCK and there is always problems, Check those things first, especially if the cap is ALL the way on the BASE.

 

[Barry B./ Ma.]

I went through two repro switches before I got one that would work properly. No, it's probably nothing you've done.

 

[Art Bjornestad]

I have found that putting dielectric grease on the contacts helps the repops work smoother.

 

[Patrick L.]

Ah, I was wondering who snuck in and used my name.. I had a heck of a time getting a similar name to work..

 

[Thom IV]

Mt repo light switch didn't function when I first installed it. I put it into a lathe and made the neck shorter by about 3/8ths of an inch. Works fine now. Good contact and you can feel the detents.

 

[Rowdy]

Last year when I registered on the HAMB, I could not get Rowdy to work either, so I had to register under a different name. I looked under the members list and there was already 5 Rowdy's with slight variations. Decided to use my old e-bay sellers name instead. With the anticipated name claim game on opening day of the new barn I decided to get up early dispite working late the night before and make sure the same thing did not happen here. I was not sure how many Hambers would be now joining us or how quickly they would move in. Rod

 

[Patrick]

I think it must be the cheap repro switch........ Where is the best source to get a good repro switch,or does someone have a good orig for sale.
Thanks

 

[msmaron]

check the for sale area or get a hold of phoncon on ebay, that is Dan Bixby. i am sure he has an original. you will be amazed on how well it works and fits together.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Ah, I was wondering who snuck in and used my name.. I had a heck of a time getting a similar name to work..

Now you'll need to isert a picture under your name to keep your identity seperate from other Patrick's.