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rosenkranswa · 12-08-2017, 11:28 AM

Old problem, thought I'd see if there are any ideas from the forum:

1929 Roadster, original light switch and bail. Switch won't lock when twisted closed. Bail holds it in place for normal driving, but lights are a little wonky due to the contacts not being tight.

Back probably 15-20 years ago I had opened the switch to replace the horn rod and it just never went back together right. About once a year I'll try to get it back together and it almost works, but not quite. I don't drive it much at night, so its more annoying than anything else, but I really need to get it right.

Tried various grippers, filter wrenches, etc. to no avail. Any ideas?

12-08-2017, 11:28 AM	#1
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Light switch won't lock Old problem, thought I'd see if there are any ideas from the forum: 1929 Roadster, original light switch and bail. Switch won't lock when twisted closed. Bail holds it in place for normal driving, but lights are a little wonky due to the contacts not being tight. Back probably 15-20 years ago I had opened the switch to replace the horn rod and it just never went back together right. About once a year I'll try to get it back together and it almost works, but not quite. I don't drive it much at night, so its more annoying than anything else, but I really need to get it right. Tried various grippers, filter wrenches, etc. to no avail. Any ideas? __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar