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I have a light switch that I was told was a replated original. When I compare it to one I already have I notice the contacts are flatter, not rounded and the contact part does not have an spring under it so it rattles around where the other has spring tension holding the contacts tight. Can you guys tell by the picture if this is an original and what about that spring tension?
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Here is a picture of the switch I already had with the rounder contacts and spring holding the contacts tight. Also, The questionable switch in my first post is too big around to fit into the column without some filing.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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If there is no spring behind the contacts, I don't think it will work reliably. I compared the import switch to Brattons US made switch. The import was about 1/4 inch shorter overall and the bale would not engage it to secure it to the steering box.Comment
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The switch body was made longer during Model A production. The Standards book might give the date of the change. I have posted pictures recently.Originally posted by slammin View PostComment
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Good Morning Everyone and greetings from Sioux Falls South Dakota. I would like to ask for some advice about fitting a new light switch on a 1929 Model A Tudor. The car came t me from a friend with a request for help. The old switch was laying in pieces at the bottom of the steering column and the car has the two light system. I looked at the parts and realized that the little C clip was missing and...08-08-2020, 10:44 AM -
The light switch that is on our 31 truck has 4 contact points. The new wiring harness has 3 groups of 3 contacts. Is this normal?...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Hey Guys I know i dont have the experience or knowledge that you guys have, but man i will say that i think the Model A light switch has been the worst to work on. After messing with the dam thing for 4hrs (im not a quitter) i finally gave up and called Berts. Steve took about 5 minutes to straighten me out and get me on the right road, i felt like a complete bone head.
In trying to install...05-24-2018, 11:22 AM -
I finally found my pictures of the two main switch plates used on Model A's. I don't have a picture of the switch used with early 28's, and have only seen one of them about 20 years ago. Maybe someone has a picture to fill that one in. The blue background is the 4 contacts switch used with FLUTED headlamps with 3 positions, and the lower left in the picture just shows an extra contacts part I had....You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I have run into another "issue" with the A, I turn on the headlights and first time I make a turn the switch moves to the off position with the turning of the wheel. Does not move from off with additional turns though. Thinking there is some kind of bushing of something that may just need lubrication. Is there any adjustment here, of should I just try to get some light oil around the...11-09-2019, 07:53 AM
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I’m in need of some assistance. Tudor’s brake light doesn’t work. Unhooked the wires from the switch & touched them together & it works. Thought switch was bad. Bought new switch, same problem. Am I missing something or should I try something different??08-02-2019, 09:33 PM -
Has anyone cut the lower half of light switch to get it over wire instead of taking all your wiring loose and starting over Would JB weld it back together after getting it put on07-02-2020, 09:28 PM -
Found this on a piece of Floor Board I had hoarded away. Brake light switch . what is it? aftermarket? Farmer/Fisherman Fix? 1929 Canadian Fordor....You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Re wiring my truck, the light switch was packed full of grease, worked fine.
Supposed to be or just a result of being 90 years old?01-14-2020, 07:05 PM -
For the last few weeks I have been having a small problem with the light switch on the bottom of the steering column and yesterday I decided it was time to attack it.
So, I remove the switch, start to clean it up, and remove the switch plate and disassemble the whole thing. Well, very little oil between the tang plate and insulating plate, but that is all. So, I get out the test light...10-18-2017, 12:39 PM
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