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Dave1931Pickup · 01-02-2022, 06:39 PM

This switch was in a truck load of "A" parts that I bought. I'm sure it is not for a model A. Can someone identify what make of vehicle and what year it is for.
Thanks in advance, Dave

Bob Bidonde · 01-03-2022, 09:20 AM

That looks like a Model "A" stop light switch variant with different mounting provisions. I would remove those mount flanges and add one l;ike the Model "A" switch has.

Ray in La Mesa · 01-03-2022, 09:59 AM

Could be from the later V8 era.

GRutter · 01-03-2022, 10:25 PM

No brass bushings on the switch actuator would indicate it is a reproduction part.
I've not seen one with mounting flanges like that. Ford V8 thru about 38 had mounting tabs on one side. Maybe not a Ford part ?

Synchro909 · 01-04-2022, 01:56 AM

All sorts of switches have been used over the years. Each time a switch failed, it was replaced with whatever was available at that location at that time.
We have to be creative with every brake light switch. Eg, the ones that bolt to the top of the gearbox are pretty useless here.
IMO, that switch has a future in a Model A.

rotorwrench · 01-04-2022, 10:16 AM

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It's similar to those used in the mid 30s Fords. Ford used mechanical brakes longer than most so they used the mechanical switches longer as well but most can be found in reproduction form. There were other companies that used similar types. That particular one may be a universal fit type but I don't know for certain.

Bob C · 01-04-2022, 11:39 AM

Is this a name or part number?

rotorwrench · 01-05-2022, 11:39 AM

It reads "Pull On".

01-03-2022, 09:59 AM	#3
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: Please Identify Stop Light Switch Could be from the later V8 era.

01-03-2022, 10:25 PM	#4
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	Re: Please Identify Stop Light Switch No brass bushings on the switch actuator would indicate it is a reproduction part. I've not seen one with mounting flanges like that. Ford V8 thru about 38 had mounting tabs on one side. Maybe not a Ford part ?

01-04-2022, 01:56 AM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,044	Re: Please Identify Stop Light Switch All sorts of switches have been used over the years. Each time a switch failed, it was replaced with whatever was available at that location at that time. We have to be creative with every brake light switch. Eg, the ones that bolt to the top of the gearbox are pretty useless here. IMO, that switch has a future in a Model A. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

01-04-2022, 10:16 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: Please Identify Stop Light Switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It's similar to those used in the mid 30s Fords. Ford used mechanical brakes longer than most so they used the mechanical switches longer as well but most can be found in reproduction form. There were other companies that used similar types. That particular one may be a universal fit type but I don't know for certain.

01-05-2022, 11:39 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: Please Identify Stop Light Switch It reads "Pull On".