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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Any one have pics of how it is mounted under the dash. My dad's 73 has the switch and it seems to function properly the only thing is that it is no longer attached to the dash. it is loose so you need two hands to operate it.

I'm assuming there is a screw missing or is it clipped to the dash?

If there is a screw holding it on does it go in from the top or bottom?

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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Hi j,
I'm not certain about the mounting for a 73 but it's the same switch as used in 71.
In 71 there's a small metal bracket and a single screw and small washer that secures the switch to the bracket.
Perhaps this will help.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi j,
I'm not certain about the mounting for a 73 but it's the same switch as used in 71.
In 71 there's a small metal bracket and a single screw and small washer that secures the switch to the bracket.
Perhaps this will help.
Regards,
Alan

It mounts the same as Alan's only you will only have one switch. (the one on the left).
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Thanks for the pics.

they help a lot. turns out the part of the valve that the screw screws into was broken.

replaced the valve and all is good.
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