1969 headlight switch
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1969 headlight switch
I installed a new bezel on the switch.
The nut would only catch a few threads. When I installed the ****, it would not catch. After a couple of try's the switch came loose. Darn.
Did I not match it up properly when attaching the nut., or is the bezel to thick?
Any input would be appreciated. At least I did check some on the dash lights.
Thanks in advance of your input
Max
The nut would only catch a few threads. When I installed the ****, it would not catch. After a couple of try's the switch came loose. Darn.
Did I not match it up properly when attaching the nut., or is the bezel to thick?
Any input would be appreciated. At least I did check some on the dash lights.
Thanks in advance of your input
Max
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As I recall, there is a tang on the nose of the switch which picks up the ground strap, passes through the dash pad, and mates up with the bezel.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Jun 8, 2014 at 09:59 AM.
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Mike
Thanks
You are right.
The problem is, it seems the nut will not penetrate enough into the switch.
This return does allow the actual switch to go far enough into the switch to catch.
I did install a new dash section. It may be to thick to allow the nut to go into the switch.
I am taking it apart today. Will post results.
Thanks
Max
Thanks
You are right.
The problem is, it seems the nut will not penetrate enough into the switch.
This return does allow the actual switch to go far enough into the switch to catch.
I did install a new dash section. It may be to thick to allow the nut to go into the switch.
I am taking it apart today. Will post results.
Thanks
Max
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Mike,
Ok record time. Remove steering column tilt dash panel.
Check thickness of new dash panel, thickness of headlight bezel, compare to length of headlight nut.
Cannot put bezel as it to thick to allow the switch *** in insert and seat, to operate headlight switch.
Junk reproductions are not to spec.
Thanks
Max
Ok record time. Remove steering column tilt dash panel.
Check thickness of new dash panel, thickness of headlight bezel, compare to length of headlight nut.
Cannot put bezel as it to thick to allow the switch *** in insert and seat, to operate headlight switch.
Junk reproductions are not to spec.
Thanks
Max
