1941 headlight dimmer switch wiring

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Originally Posted by Ggmac

If original, its a soldered connection with the wires and having bullet connectors on there ends .
Don’t forget many , many hands have been on these old cars , many parts have been changed , sometimes correctly, sometimes not . They used what was on hand, especially towards the end of its life .
You’re still 6 volt pos ground, have you plugged in your old headlights to see if both elements come on ?
The hi beam switch is a simple switch that gets a lot of trash and water near it . I’ve gotten good results by simply using my foot to push the switch rapidly many times with some good pressure. Then check the voltage again ,

thanks,
i've done all of the above and more.

as you know, the floor-mounted dimmer is a toggle switch with three terminals. one input terminal and two output terminals. my confusion is with the two output terminals. and the question is: are the two output terminals ever supposed to be hot at the same time?

and it appears that no one knows. neither the internet nor the manufacturer. or maybe i should say that everyone knows, but they don't agree, eh?