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Larry Schneider · 09-21-2011, 02:40 PM

Has anyone used the after-market light switch and encountered a problem when inseting the switch into the base of the steering colum. The after-market part is 1/8" shorter and this causes the prongs from the spider to enter the switch too far, causing a dead short. My old switch is the long body but it took a dump and I'm really getting frustrated trying to find an original switch or a spider with shorter prongs. I've even replaced the wiring with the after-market harness, with park lights that are part of the two socket headlights. Anyone's help would surely be appreciated.

mrtexas · 09-21-2011, 02:42 PM

Best bet is to throw away the repro and get an original for about $40. End of problem

Larry Schneider · 09-21-2011, 02:45 PM

I am desperately trying to find one. Any ideas?

Tom Wesenberg · 09-21-2011, 02:56 PM

Try Bert's 800-321-1931

Richard/Tennessee · 09-21-2011, 03:38 PM

I got one from Berts two months ago..........just tell Steve what u need

Jim Parker Toronto · 09-21-2011, 04:45 PM

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Can't you just shorten the two legs on the spider to make it fit?

Rowdy · 09-21-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Schneider

I am desperately trying to find one. Any ideas?

Guesse no one knew til now you were looking for one As I have not seen an add in the wanted section unless I missed it. Rod.

Larry Schneider · 09-21-2011, 06:53 PM

I had considered that, haven't tried it yet. Dave at Bratton's is sending a spider that he mic'd and it came out at .380, the longer version is .400. Thought I'd wait for that part, see if it will do the job. Thanks

Larry Schneider · 09-21-2011, 06:57 PM

Rod, I'm obviously new to this blog. Tried posting a new thread indicating the problem I am currently trying to solve. Must have been phrased wrong.

Larry Schneider · 11-07-2011, 08:57 PM

Well, all you Senior members that had comments on the after-market light switch('31 with park lights) problem, I got everything working. Bratton's light switch is the one that worked because it was the same size as the original. there were other problems and if anyone needs help, I'd be happy to.

Larry Schneider · 11-07-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard/Tennessee

I got one from Berts two months ago..........just tell Steve what u need

Got everything working.

09-21-2011, 02:40 PM	#1
Larry Schneider Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 8	After Market Lightswitch problem? Has anyone used the after-market light switch and encountered a problem when inseting the switch into the base of the steering colum. The after-market part is 1/8" shorter and this causes the prongs from the spider to enter the switch too far, causing a dead short. My old switch is the long body but it took a dump and I'm really getting frustrated trying to find an original switch or a spider with shorter prongs. I've even replaced the wiring with the after-market harness, with park lights that are part of the two socket headlights. Anyone's help would surely be appreciated.

09-21-2011, 02:42 PM	#2
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,432	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? Best bet is to throw away the repro and get an original for about $40. End of problem

09-21-2011, 02:45 PM	#3
Larry Schneider Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 8	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? I am desperately trying to find one. Any ideas?

09-21-2011, 02:56 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? Try Bert's 800-321-1931

09-21-2011, 03:38 PM	#5
Richard/Tennessee Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 25	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? I got one from Berts two months ago..........just tell Steve what u need

09-21-2011, 04:45 PM	#6
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Can't you just shorten the two legs on the spider to make it fit?

09-21-2011, 06:53 PM	#8
Larry Schneider Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 8	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? I had considered that, haven't tried it yet. Dave at Bratton's is sending a spider that he mic'd and it came out at .380, the longer version is .400. Thought I'd wait for that part, see if it will do the job. Thanks

09-21-2011, 06:57 PM	#9
Larry Schneider Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 8	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? Rod, I'm obviously new to this blog. Tried posting a new thread indicating the problem I am currently trying to solve. Must have been phrased wrong.

11-07-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
Larry Schneider Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 8	Re: After Market Lightswitch problem? Well, all you Senior members that had comments on the after-market light switch('31 with park lights) problem, I got everything working. Bratton's light switch is the one that worked because it was the same size as the original. there were other problems and if anyone needs help, I'd be happy to.