1936 light switch on end of column question......

[Ohc Joe]

Okay well I be able to reuse this switch I am rewiring the whole car using one of those hot rod 12 circuit type of fuse panels I would like to reuse this I don't want to take nothing apart until I ask a couple of questions is there some type of diagram that I could use this if I take it apart will I be able to rewire it has anybody had any experience with this or do they sell a new unit thanks guys

[Bullet Holes-n-Rust]

Vanpelt Sales has wiring diagrams on their website in Parts Drawings/Electrical. I'm using them to rewire my 35.

[Ohc Joe]

Awesome I will look them up thanks

[Terry,OH]

It is made so it can be taken apart. The end where the wires exit rotates a bit and then can be lifted straight off the body. Suggest some lube where the two pieces meet. Inside is a black plastic plate with the electrical terminals attached. I would guess your going to have to unsolder or drill holes in the terminals so wires can be attached and soldered securely in place.

[Ohc Joe]

Ok
Yes i have it soaking out back
Will pull apart later on
Looks like some places sell the wiring for it
Would be sweet if it all works out

[rich b]

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Originally Posted by Ohc Joe

Ok
Yes i have it soaking out back
Will pull apart later on
Looks like some places sell the wiring for it
Would be sweet if it all works out

Don't know if things are better now; but in the past some of the terminal plates were not made well permitting poor connections which resulted in heat which let the terminals sink into the substandard plastic plates.

Our cure was to dig out an old harness, salvage the terminals, and reuse the original plates.

[Bullet Holes-n-Rust]

Originally Posted by rich b

Our cure was to dig out an old harness, salvage the terminals, and reuse the original plates.

This is what I'm planning on my car. I just hope the switch shaft is straight enough to not turn with the steering column.

[Ohc Joe]

Mine is pretty nice inside
Need to get that diagram now and see what's what and splice wires..

[Ohc Joe]

Here we go