Light switch fix

[JMFL36]

This thread on the Barn's Early V8 forum might help some Model A guys who have recently or plan to replace their light switch, as the switch is similar to the one in this thread.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1626077#post1626077

 

[Bill G]

Besides the horn contact that is addressed in this link, there are two other issues that I am aware of that at least two of the suppliers are dealing with:

(1) the plastic base is a little too thick on some of the repos and
(2) the dimples for the off position that are in the plastic are too deep

 

[CarlG]

I tried to install an "original" upper piece the other day, only to find out that the little "wheel" with the dimples in it was clocked wrong. Off was at 3 rather than 6.

 

[Badpuppy]

I tried to install an "original" upper piece the other day, only to find out that the little "wheel" with the dimples in it was clocked wrong. Off was at 3 rather than 6.

Set the lever at 6:00 before you clip the switch cover together, "off" might appear at 10:00 or 2:00 otherwise. 3:00 would be strange...

 

[CarlG]

Set the lever at 6:00 before you clip the switch cover together, "off" might appear at 10:00 or 2:00 otherwise. 3:00 would be strange...

Switch was set to 6.

I took it apart and compared the "old" to the "new", and there was no way that the "new" one would work with any of the "old" components.

 

[nhusa]

OK what time of day or night should a re-assemble the switch after I rebuild the steering box?

 

[JMFL36]

OK what time of day or night should a re-assemble the switch after I rebuild the steering box?

Re-assemble at noon or midnight, either will work. You have about a 10 minute window so don't dillydally.

 

[Badpuppy]

Re-assemble at noon or midnight, either will work. You have about a 10 minute window so don't dillydally.

And stand on your head or it will be upside down