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dono50 · 11-16-2022, 01:32 PM

Trying to remove wires from my 46 Ford headlight switch and having a problem. They are not screwed on but appear to be push on type and unable to remove. Are they soldered ? Any help would be appreciated.

meric42 · 11-16-2022, 02:06 PM

Yes these are soldered so you will need to heat them with a suitable soldering iron to provide enough heat to melt the solder.

dono50 · 11-16-2022, 09:34 PM

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Thanks meric42, I cut the rubber seals off and could see the solder. My iron would not work so I used a very low flame on a propane torch. They are off and will change to screw on terminals. Should have cut off the terminals off in the first place.
Seems like it was over kill by Henry.

11-16-2022, 01:32 PM	#1
dono50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bradenton,Fl/ Cheshire,Ct Posts: 746	Removing wires from 46 Ford headlight switch Trying to remove wires from my 46 Ford headlight switch and having a problem. They are not screwed on but appear to be push on type and unable to remove. Are they soldered ? Any help would be appreciated. Last edited by dono50; 11-16-2022 at 02:02 PM. Reason: Clarification

11-16-2022, 02:06 PM	#2
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 903	Re: Removing wires from 46 Ford headlight switch Yes these are soldered so you will need to heat them with a suitable soldering iron to provide enough heat to melt the solder. __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

11-16-2022, 09:34 PM	#3
dono50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bradenton,Fl/ Cheshire,Ct Posts: 746	Re: Removing wires from 46 Ford headlight switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks meric42, I cut the rubber seals off and could see the solder. My iron would not work so I used a very low flame on a propane torch. They are off and will change to screw on terminals. Should have cut off the terminals off in the first place. Seems like it was over kill by Henry. Last edited by dono50; 11-17-2022 at 04:26 PM. Reason: Clarification