"Snug" light switch?

[JohninKuranda]

Just wondering how “snug” the upper half of the light switch body when it fits into the steering column base. What I have probably will fit with a little pressure but really don’t want to force it if it should not be forced. I have previously degreased the end of the steering column and noticed some apparent pitting. Attacked that with a small wire brush and have got the inside much smoother but still very very tight.

The switch I have is a reproduction; yes I know all that is said about the bad fit of these – but where I live in Australia I don’t have much of an option. (Still searching for an original overseas but the freight/postage is a killer!)

[Mike V. Florida]

Snug is good, like you said, " I know all that is said about the bad fit of these".

[Tom Wesenberg]

I would open it up slightly with a drill bit. After all you don't want to turn the lights on or off each time you turn the steering wheel. Also you need room for the thin bushing on the upper end of the steering column.

[cradlescyth]

I searched google and found a couple of videos on the subject.

One dealed with your problem.

Give it a try.

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I would open it up slightly with a drill bit. After all you don't want to turn the lights on or off each time you turn the steering wheel. Also you need room for the thin bushing on the upper end of the steering column.

I'm not sure this was his problem, I read it to mean he is having to force the repro upper half into the steering column bracket at the same of the column. Wouldn't he simply file the little protrusion on the switch body to better fit into the notch that centers it?

[Mitch//pa]

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Originally Posted by JohninKuranda

Just wondering how “snug” the upper half of the light switch body when it fits into the steering column base. What I have probably will fit with a little pressure but really don’t want to force it if it should not be forced. I have previously degreased the end of the steering column and noticed some apparent pitting. Attacked that with a small wire brush and have got the inside much smoother but still very very tight.

The switch I have is a reproduction; yes I know all that is said about the bad fit of these – but where I live in Australia I don’t have much of an option. (Still searching for an original overseas but the freight/postage is a killer!)

the repos need to be sanded near the top, i use reg 80 grit by hand. make sure the bushing is also in place at the top of the collumn. once installed the rod should spin freely with no drag. if it doesnt sand some more or the lights will go on when turning the wheel