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Old 06-14-2023, 04:46 PM   #1
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This was in the wire loom of a 32 Ford Fordor. I didn't pull it off the car but got it from a friend. Just wondering what it is. It looks like a wire junction of sorts.
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Old 06-14-2023, 04:54 PM   #2
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That part is the Headlight Switch that attached to the bottom of the Steering Box on Early Ford V8's
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Diagram showing location of Headlight Switch at the bottom of the Steering Box
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Thanks, yeah I got it apart and figured it was the switch at the end of the column. Learn something new every day!
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That's the picture I was looking for!






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Diagram showing location of Headlight Switch at the bottom of the Steering Box
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Old 06-14-2023, 05:27 PM   #6
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Old 06-14-2023, 06:42 PM   #7
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Model A fords too.
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Old 06-15-2023, 11:54 AM   #8
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Look at that beautifully stylish "&" sign in the parts illustration.
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Old 06-15-2023, 12:19 PM   #9
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It is commonly called a "Headlight Bail".
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It is commonly called a "Headlight Bail".
Actually the "bail" is the "U"-shaped metal spring wire used to retain the switch to the bottom of the steering column. It is seen in the above diagram, "doing it's job" holding the switch to the steering column (although it is not labeled in the illustration).
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Old 06-15-2023, 12:37 PM   #11
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comeon Mart and Pete... Is there more to know, regarding that stylish & sign? I've not seen that previously... Is it an 'across the pond' thing?
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It's an amperesand thing due to the electricity involved. 8^)
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