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Posted by: 1955CJ-5
« on: September 04, 2013, 02:56:21 PM »

I don't think there is anything more satisfying than preserving the original equipment, in this case the switches, and re-installing for another 60+ years of service.
Posted by: Bob W
« on: September 04, 2013, 07:55:02 AM »

Thanks for posting these repairs. Generally a repaired original part is superior to a brand new reproduction component.
Posted by: stony
« on: September 04, 2013, 01:53:11 AM »

It is so great to see someone fix their old stuff!!!! ;)
Posted by: 1955CJ-5
« on: September 03, 2013, 10:59:41 PM »

Well, I was so pleased with the dimmer, I tackled the headlight switch..

The tabs are smaller so a very small standard screwdriver did the initial bends..

Parts are more or less in order here and oriented correctly



You can see the corroded terminals



cleaned...



Lubed and re-assembled...It's smooth and it works!





Posted by: 1955CJ-5
« on: September 03, 2013, 10:54:36 PM »

Don't save it for a whole day....an hour maybe..

I carefully straightened the tabs holding the back on..





I cleaned all the contacts, and lubed the mechanism with some light grease



assembled it, and it works!




Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: September 03, 2013, 10:03:54 PM »

Let me know if you are able to repair yours. I guess that's why I've kept mine around. Might be another one of those rainy day projects....
Posted by: 1955CJ-5
« on: September 03, 2013, 09:58:35 PM »

Yes, I'd say they are identical....but mine's a little rustier!

Thanks for the picture..!

I'm going to see if I can get mine apart without breaking it....nothing to loose....
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: September 03, 2013, 09:33:10 PM »

Mine was dead too. I'd like to think it was original but I have no way to know for sure. Looks pretty much the same as yours. I bought a new one from Walcks. Here's the old one:
Posted by: 1955CJ-5
« on: September 03, 2013, 09:24:03 PM »

My dimmer switch doesn't seem to work..no continuity between any of the poles, in either switch position...so I'm looking but can't find one that looks like this one....most have the one-piece cast housing...

What does the original look like??

Randy