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Phil · 03-22-2021, 03:29 PM

Tired of fighting the repo 34 light switch I got. If it is the same as a Model A I can probably find a useable original. Thanks, Phil

Lawson Cox · 03-22-2021, 03:35 PM

I BELIEVE they are different, but someone will chime in with a for sure answer. I again BELIEVE I have a used genuine one, but I'll have to check and be sure. Gimme a day or two to check it out. LOL

Viv W · 03-22-2021, 05:24 PM

Some of the later light switch assemblies are different from the Model A,
The model A light switch will turn 3 positions, side lights, headlight low beam and headlight high beam.
The later switches only turn 2 positions, side lights and headlights, because they have a seperately mounted floor operated dip switch.

Phil · 03-22-2021, 06:19 PM

Thanks

Tim Ayers · 03-22-2021, 09:22 PM

Interesting about the Model A vs. '32 and above. I forgot about the foot stitch high beam set up.

35fordtn · 03-22-2021, 10:37 PM

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The light switch itself is the same 1928-37, but can be use in 38-39's as well. The 38-37 is a three position switch whereas the 38-39 is a two. The outer cover is has three different variations that do not affect function. What issue are you fighting? There are three manufacturers of the light switch. Two work and one is poopy. The poor quality one is usually Gold Zinc plated.

Phil · 03-23-2021, 08:32 AM

Well, as luck would have I have the "gold" one. Like you say it is poopy. When I finally get it together I can't get the contracts turn. I will be able to come up with a usable original one off a Model A. This is my first 34 build wasn't sure the were the same. Thanks, Phil

cas3 · 03-23-2021, 10:10 AM

I usually take a file and smooth the brass buttons down to be flush with the plastic. you will still have the detente left, and they turn nice and smooth

03-22-2021, 03:29 PM	#1
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 382	Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A Tired of fighting the repo 34 light switch I got. If it is the same as a Model A I can probably find a useable original. Thanks, Phil

03-22-2021, 03:35 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A I BELIEVE they are different, but someone will chime in with a for sure answer. I again BELIEVE I have a used genuine one, but I'll have to check and be sure. Gimme a day or two to check it out. LOL __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

03-22-2021, 05:24 PM	#3
Viv W Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Harare Zimbabwe Posts: 160	Re: Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A Some of the later light switch assemblies are different from the Model A, The model A light switch will turn 3 positions, side lights, headlight low beam and headlight high beam. The later switches only turn 2 positions, side lights and headlights, because they have a seperately mounted floor operated dip switch.

03-22-2021, 06:19 PM	#4
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 382	Re: Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A Thanks

03-22-2021, 09:22 PM	#5
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A Interesting about the Model A vs. '32 and above. I forgot about the foot stitch high beam set up.

03-22-2021, 10:37 PM	#6
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The light switch itself is the same 1928-37, but can be use in 38-39's as well. The 38-37 is a three position switch whereas the 38-39 is a two. The outer cover is has three different variations that do not affect function. What issue are you fighting? There are three manufacturers of the light switch. Two work and one is poopy. The poor quality one is usually Gold Zinc plated.

03-23-2021, 08:32 AM	#7
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 382	Re: Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A Well, as luck would have I have the "gold" one. Like you say it is poopy. When I finally get it together I can't get the contracts turn. I will be able to come up with a usable original one off a Model A. This is my first 34 build wasn't sure the were the same. Thanks, Phil

03-23-2021, 10:10 AM	#8
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,566	Re: Is the 32-39 light switch same as model A I usually take a file and smooth the brass buttons down to be flush with the plastic. you will still have the detente left, and they turn nice and smooth

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