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10-26-2023, 03:02 PM | #21 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
Did you try wiring a temporary mechanical switch to see what happens. But if you say the lights work if you connect the teminals. I think it is a switch issue. I use the regular stop light switches, I can get 4 for the price if a H-D one and they work just as well.
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10-28-2023, 04:16 AM | #22 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
What am "I" missing. Seems every year a new brake switch. This month got one from O'rielys instead of Napa./ not to mention bad condensers and other irritating new parts. as a side note I have been watching mass production in China and I am impressed with factory's hospital clean conditions and space age measuring that makes micrometers a thing of the past. interesting.
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10-28-2023, 04:41 AM | #23 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
i gave up on hyd switches after 3 failures in 2 weeks went mechanical no problems 5 years and counting
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10-28-2023, 09:19 AM | #24 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
I suspect three bad switches, and will be very interested in what the final investigation reports.
I purchased ten new pressure switches about four years ago. My 53 seems to have a switch fail about every two years. I'm not willing to cut into my new wiring to install a mechanical switch when the pressure switch is so easy for me to replace (Ford put the whole mess under the hood starting in 1952, way easier to work on than 1940 through 1951). Between replacing switches on my car and helping other people with failed switches on tours I am down to three spare switches. |
11-04-2023, 09:38 AM | #25 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
A follow up is due to all the nice folks that had offered me advice. This one had really frustrated me.
Turned out to be a couple of issues that kinda "muddied the waters". Master cylinder was dirty as was the entire hydraulic system. So, I believe it was a good thing that this issue showed up. I flushed the entire system and replaced the master with a new unit from Napa. I have had very good luck with these. As a plus, the casting and cap are concourse correct for 1940. Then there's the switches. Four bad in a row. ARGGHH! Are you kidding me? Three NOS, concourse correct switches and a new one from Napa. The fifth one purchased off of Amazon for $10 worked like a charm. So, thanks guys for the advice and your patience with me.
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11-04-2023, 10:01 AM | #26 |
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That's a sad commentary on the quality of today's replacement parts. Glad you solved the problem. |
11-04-2023, 10:31 AM | #27 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
When I restored my '51 in 1987, I removed the original switch, cleaned it up and re-installed it in the rebuilt master cylinder. Not a problem since. I have never had a bad original switch in almost 70 years, so I'm saving them.
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11-04-2023, 11:50 AM | #28 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
How did you clean it up?
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11-04-2023, 12:13 PM | #29 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
QUESTION: I would think that to "clean up" the switch you would have to take it apart.
Then the problem becomes reassembling it and sealing it so it doesn't leak under pressure. As I recall there is a small diaphragm inside the unit that flexes under pressure to "make and break" the flow of electricity to the tailights. |
11-04-2023, 04:10 PM | #30 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
I had a problem with the switch on my ‘46 Coupe, bought one from the Harley dealer, and no problem since. Not concours, but it works.
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11-04-2023, 08:48 PM | #31 |
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11-05-2023, 07:50 AM | #32 | |
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NOS (concourse correct) switches are rare. I'd sure like to figure out a method. One trusted fellow here on the Barn suggested cycling the switch numerous times. I'll try that and see what happens.
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11-05-2023, 08:19 AM | #33 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
Mike, all, would it be an idea to rig up some sort of device to test the switches? An old but serviceable master cylinder, a lever and a couple of fittings might allow at least a heads up of a bad switch. Someone suggested using air.. is that feasible? What psi is needed to make the contact in a good switch?
I must admit, I fitted a mech switch in my sedan after a couple of failed hyd switches. My pickup still has it's original hyd switch and still works. |
11-05-2023, 08:24 AM | #34 | |
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11-05-2023, 11:08 AM | #35 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
I hope a Fordbarner will carefully take apart a "bad" switch and examine it to ascertain what actually causes the switch to fail.
I thinks it's because the mechanical seal between the internal contacts eventually leaks preventing proper electrical continuity. |
11-05-2023, 12:02 PM | #36 |
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
A quick google search shows Ron Francis makes a low psi one for 20-50 psi, where as a normal stock 60-120 psi. Of course we know the pressures to apply wheel cylinders can go upwards of 1000 to 2000 psi for harder braking.
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11-05-2023, 01:05 PM | #37 |
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That's very helpful Steve. Thank you!
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11-05-2023, 04:58 PM | #38 |
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Your welcome. I also read normal braking psi is 300-500 psi where as 600 psi and above is considered panic braking. Glad you got your lights working as its nothing any more frustrating than something like that.
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11-13-2023, 06:30 PM | #39 | |
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11-14-2023, 08:00 PM | #40 | |
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Amazon: WQSING Hydraulic Rear Brake Light Switch DS-272191 Compatible with Harley Davidson Sportster Softail Touring Dyna Super Electra Glide Road King FXR Deluxe Fat Boy Low Rider Heritage 72023-51A Napa: Part #: NMC M1050, with my discount, about $70. This is a brand new unit.
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