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02-12-2023, 10:47 AM | #1 |
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lite switch assembly question
hi guys took my steering box apart to get every thing up to par, had to wait for parts got every thing back together. Till i got to the light switch and i can't remember the sequence of the spring ,spider etc. question is do you put spring the spider and c clip or is it spring , spider ,steel upper housing ,top bakelite, c clip. thanks in advance Denis
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02-12-2023, 11:26 AM | #2 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
Here is a picture .
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02-12-2023, 11:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
Denis, take a look at this picture. It should answer your question. I don't know that you mean by "steel upper housing and top bakelite". I presume you are talking about a 7 tooth box.
See my thread about Leaking 7 tooth steering box. I just got through that project. Quite a hassle with leaks. |
02-12-2023, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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Bob C, What is this part? (arrow in picture) I don't have it in my car. I looked in Mac's catalog and see it there as part #B3569. Is it used in the 2 tooth box only?
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02-12-2023, 12:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
thanks Bob c and tj mac yes that answers my question. spring , spider , c clip.is the order it goes in acording to pic. that is how i assembled it but was wondering becuase it was very easy to put the clip in and thought i had something missing. will have to do more checking becuase something is not right because i have power to all wires all the time even when i move the switch to all positions. even in the 6 oclock position. all that works properly as it is is the horn. will do some more investigating Thanks for the info guys
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02-12-2023, 01:14 PM | #6 |
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02-12-2023, 09:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
This doesn't reference the assembly order of the switch but while it's apart you might want to lube it a bit. Mine was real hard to turn after assembling it. I took it back apart & sprayed it with some white lithium grease & it solved that problem.
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02-12-2023, 11:04 PM | #8 |
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Robbie Horn so what is the order of assembly of the light switch then? dose the top part of switch go on before the c clip is put on?
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02-13-2023, 09:49 AM | #9 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
Assemble as seen in post 2, spider gear should be at 6 and 12 o'clock, align switch plate to mate with spider, secure with housing and bale.
Check for proper movement and light function, repeat/adjust as needed. Check to insure horn is working too. Always buy two spider gears and clips...,just in case
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02-14-2023, 12:12 PM | #10 |
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If you are reusing an old worn reproduction switch, IMHO you should bite the bullet and buy the Snyder's pricey switch that is made to the ford drawings. Also get a couple matching bails as the repo one won't fit the good switch. This worked for me last summer. I threw the old stuff in the garbage.
I also had to replace the contact disk with one of proper thickness. You can get one from Tyree Harris. It will be very near (.315???) thick. My light switch works as it should now.
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02-16-2023, 06:36 AM | #11 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
The c clip holds on the switch actuator. You put the spring on first then compress the spring & put the c clip on. Then put the cover on the switch & then align the switch rod up with the switch. Put the lanyard clip on the tangs & slide the switch on & clip the lanyard to hold the switch on. When the steering wheel switch lever is pointing down in the center position is off. One click to the left is parking lights, first click to the right is low beam then the next is high beam.Hope this helps.
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02-16-2023, 07:58 PM | #12 |
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One added tip:
Some of the new spider gears do not fit the horn rod very well, do not be afraid to use a small file to get a get a good fit, do this before trying to assemble to save a lot of frustration.
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02-17-2023, 07:38 AM | #13 |
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Use a original switch with good bumps. This will give you a "click" when you use it.
A old original spider works and fits the best. Use a yard stick slipped through the steering wheel to hold the light rod in position. Caution...the Clip should not be easy to install,if it does your putting it in the wrong place. Push up on the spider real good.....then you will see where the clip is really supposed to go. |
02-17-2023, 09:11 AM | #14 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
My light switch goes from off to park then low then high in a clockwise motion, replacement wiring and switch from Rick’s 50 years ago
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02-17-2023, 10:22 AM | #15 |
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My light switch is probably 40 years old and likewise goes from park, to low, to high, clockwise. Don't recall where I bought the replacement switch?
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02-17-2023, 09:29 PM | #17 |
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Re: lite switch assembly question
thanks guys for all the help but just to let you know got every thing working correctly. I used all oem parts they were all good. finaly figured out why my lights were all on nomater where the switch was. Had to fill down the connections on the wires at the headlight bucket. They were to big and they were interconnecting. But all good now
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