WTB Original Headlight warning switch
10-09-2014, 10:36 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
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WTB Original Headlight warning switch
Wanted
Original (used if tested or new) headlight warning switch.
I have replaced two repro switches in the past month due to failure. I think they are garbage.
Gary
Original (used if tested or new) headlight warning switch.
I have replaced two repro switches in the past month due to failure. I think they are garbage.
Gary
10-10-2014, 02:36 PM
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Hi Gary,
If the originals don't have the threaded snout broken off the main body they're pretty easy to take apart and clean up.
I had one which worked intermittently and seemed to be able to fix it.
Worth a try?
Regards,
Alan
If the originals don't have the threaded snout broken off the main body they're pretty easy to take apart and clean up.
I had one which worked intermittently and seemed to be able to fix it.
Worth a try?
Regards,
Alan
10-10-2014, 04:18 PM
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Burning Brakes
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My original broke off where the threaded part attched. I tried to epoxy it back together but it only held for a few weeks.
10-10-2014, 05:15 PM
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Hi Gary,
Too bad!
The way the threaded snout is cast to only half the body makes it the weak point.
I guess the engineer never even considered that people would still expect it to work 45 years in the future!
Regards,
Alan
Too bad!
The way the threaded snout is cast to only half the body makes it the weak point.
I guess the engineer never even considered that people would still expect it to work 45 years in the future!
Regards,
Alan
10-11-2014, 08:29 AM
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Instructor
I have purchased from a plastic fabrication company here in Detroit, adhesive made specifically for ABS plastic which I believe this part is. If it is a clean break, send it to me and I will bond the pieces with this adhesive (PM me for my address). I have had great success with this stuff on other parts. It's worth a try! BTW- we had a long conversation at Bloomington last spring. I don't expect you to remember me but I remember you and your car.
Jeff
10-11-2014, 09:06 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Bill
