|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
05-06-2019, 08:12 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: NY
Posts: 318
|
1936 horn button light switch
I want to replace my steering wheel light switch that is located on the steering wheel. The one thats there is cracked. Is it possible to remove the light switch from the light switch rod.
|
05-07-2019, 06:03 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 4,750
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
The rod and the button are put together and flared over. I do not think the two pieces of metal are weldable, since the plastic button is formed over white metal. Best to replace the steel rod and button together as a unit.
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
05-07-2019, 08:18 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: NY
Posts: 318
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Thanks Terry for your response. 108 people viewed this post and your the only one
who gave advise. I appreciate your answer. That’s what a forum is for questions and answers. At least I didn’t get the find out for yourself or buy the V8 early Ford book. but that doesn’t have the knowledge of hands on experience. Thanks again for your knowledgeable answer. |
05-08-2019, 11:59 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Napa,California
Posts: 6,035
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
I think you didn't get more answers because your original question was a little confusing. The actual "light switch" is attached to the bottom of the steering gear. That part is easily removed from the horn rod. People may have thought the bakelite plate inside the actual switch was cracked. Had you specified it was the horn button and outer ring that needed replacement you may have received more answers. Kudos to Terry
|
05-08-2019, 09:43 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: NY
Posts: 318
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Thanks for your rebuttal. I do see how it could be confusing.
Terry seem to follow me with the correct answer but I will try again. There is a brown switch located on the steering wheel that when turnespd lights The headlights. That brown double ear switch located on the steering wheel which houses the horn button needs to be replaced. Does anyone know how to Replace just that piece from the horn rod. Can it be replace separately from that horn rod or is it one unit sold together. I hope I’m more clear. Thank you. |
05-09-2019, 01:52 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Melbourne Australia.
Posts: 2,079
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
|
05-09-2019, 06:32 AM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wildwood, MO. (near St. Louis)
Posts: 1,792
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Henry called it "Lighting Switch Handle & Horn Switch Assembly"
|
12-24-2020, 10:37 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: SW WA
Posts: 639
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
I know this is an older post, but does anybody know if someone is making this “Lighting Switch Handle & Horn Switch Assembly". I have seen steering wheels available but so far cannot find the horn button/light switch & rod assembly. I am also needing the actual switch that is attached to the bottom end of the rod. Thanks
|
12-24-2020, 11:21 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Masterton, New Zealand
Posts: 3,834
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
The 'actual switch' you refer to is part of the headlight wiring loom...buy a loom, it will be part of it. [The contact plate] Several sources for that. It'll fit into the outer casings [two parts], which contain the rest of the switch, that then, as an assembly, fit into the bottom of the steering box.
The centre portion of steering wheel centre, with rod, you'll will have to find an original; not reproduced. is a very delicate item; rod, when removed from column, is easily bent. Even harder to find is the little brass shim that locates directly under that flat centre portion with the two lugs; it sits at the uppermost portion of the tube, it is there to improve the grounding of the horn circuit.
__________________
Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit! |
12-25-2020, 12:15 AM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: SW WA
Posts: 639
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Thanks Brian. This is a huge help.
|
12-25-2020, 11:57 AM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Columbus, IN
Posts: 1,406
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
I have a 1937 light rod that does not seem to ground the circuit when the button is depressed. The column is out of the car, so the rod can easily be removed from the column. I have tried measuring the continuity between the little brass button on the bottom of the rod and the side of the rod and only get an open circuit. This is the first I have heard of this little brass shim. This missing piece may be why the circuit is not being completed. I will have to investigate this further, when it warms up outside.
|
12-25-2020, 03:45 PM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: SW WA
Posts: 639
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
If anybody has a 35-36 horn button and rod, I am in the market for one.
|
12-25-2020, 06:26 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Masterton, New Zealand
Posts: 3,834
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Zeke, you should only see continuity between the tube and the bottom contact when horn button is depressed
__________________
Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit! |
12-25-2020, 07:16 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: sw minnesota
Posts: 4,572
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
if you have a broken one here's a thread where i show how i fix em, or shorten em. starts at post 8. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...#post-13378502
|
12-25-2020, 07:27 PM | #15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Melbourne Australia.
Posts: 2,079
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Zeke3 The round brass shim washer is only available as a model A part and is available from BRATTONS. Regards, Kevin.
|
12-25-2020, 10:18 PM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Columbus, IN
Posts: 1,406
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Kevin, is that the B-3529 silencer, steering gear tube?
|
12-25-2020, 11:56 PM | #17 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Melbourne Australia.
Posts: 2,079
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Zeke3, I could not find it on Brattons now but Snyders have it listed as a LIGHT SWITCH ROD BUSHING A-3529 for $2.25 ea. I could never find it as a 32-36 Ford part but A-3529 is the same because I have fitted them on my 34 Fords. Regards, Kevin.
|
12-26-2020, 11:26 AM | #18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Columbus, IN
Posts: 1,406
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Thanks Kevin for the information on the part number for the bushing, I will order it from Snyder's along with some fuel gauge floats to fix my fuel level sender.
Thanks Cas3 for the tutorial on working on the light rod. I think I will have to at least take the button apart to determine if the circuit is complete from the button to the rod end. I was afraid of damaging the ring that holds the button on when bending the tabs back. |
12-26-2020, 12:09 PM | #19 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 6,644
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Quote:
Zeke, I'm afraid that you don't understand what has been posted about the horn circuit. The rod is not part of the circuit, and is only a conduit for the single wire going through it and up to the horn button. The horn button, when depressed, grounds to the steering shaft.
__________________
Alan |
|
12-26-2020, 01:46 PM | #20 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Columbus, IN
Posts: 1,406
|
Re: 1936 horn button light switch
Quote:
What I don't know is where the connection to chassis ground is made when the button is depressed. I thought the rod may be part of the path to ground, so I was looking for continuity between the connection at the end of the rod and the conduit when the button is depressed. Is the ground circuit actually through bushing at the top to the 78-3524 steering shaft and worm gear assembly? I need to look further at the top of the rod, where the bushing is supposed to be, to see if there is anything there. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. |
|
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|