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JMFL36 · 05-06-2018, 01:57 PM

This thread on the Barn's Early V8 forum might help some Model A guys who have recently or plan to replace their light switch, as the switch is similar to the one in this thread.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...77#post1626077

Bill G · 05-06-2018, 08:44 PM

Besides the horn contact that is addressed in this link, there are two other issues that I am aware of that at least two of the suppliers are dealing with:

(1) the plastic base is a little too thick on some of the repos and
(2) the dimples for the off position that are in the plastic are too deep

CarlG · 05-06-2018, 08:50 PM

I tried to install an "original" upper piece the other day, only to find out that the little "wheel" with the dimples in it was clocked wrong. Off was at 3 rather than 6.

Badpuppy · 05-07-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

I tried to install an "original" upper piece the other day, only to find out that the little "wheel" with the dimples in it was clocked wrong. Off was at 3 rather than 6.

Set the lever at 6:00 before you clip the switch cover together, "off" might appear at 10:00 or 2:00 otherwise. 3:00 would be strange...

CarlG · 05-07-2018, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badpuppy

Set the lever at 6:00 before you clip the switch cover together, "off" might appear at 10:00 or 2:00 otherwise. 3:00 would be strange...

Switch was set to 6.

I took it apart and compared the "old" to the "new", and there was no way that the "new" one would work with any of the "old" components.

nhusa · 05-07-2018, 03:55 PM

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OK what time of day or night should a re-assemble the switch after I rebuild the steering box?

JMFL36 · 05-08-2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nhusa

OK what time of day or night should a re-assemble the switch after I rebuild the steering box?

Re-assemble at noon or midnight, either will work. You have about a 10 minute window so don't dillydally.

Badpuppy · 05-09-2018, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMFL36

Re-assemble at noon or midnight, either will work. You have about a 10 minute window so don't dillydally.

And stand on your head or it will be upside down

05-06-2018, 01:57 PM	#1
JMFL36 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 227	Light switch fix This thread on the Barn's Early V8 forum might help some Model A guys who have recently or plan to replace their light switch, as the switch is similar to the one in this thread. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...77#post1626077 __________________ Document your car with CollectorCarCompanion

05-06-2018, 08:44 PM	#2
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,047	Re: Light switch fix Besides the horn contact that is addressed in this link, there are two other issues that I am aware of that at least two of the suppliers are dealing with: (1) the plastic base is a little too thick on some of the repos and (2) the dimples for the off position that are in the plastic are too deep

05-06-2018, 08:50 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,117	Re: Light switch fix I tried to install an "original" upper piece the other day, only to find out that the little "wheel" with the dimples in it was clocked wrong. Off was at 3 rather than 6. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

05-07-2018, 03:55 PM	#6
nhusa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 549	Re: Light switch fix Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) OK what time of day or night should a re-assemble the switch after I rebuild the steering box?