Re: Clock Light Mystery

Posted by HH56 On 2017/10/12 19:52:10

I honestly don't know about the glovebox cap because I haven't taken one apart. The trunk cap was just pressed on and came off relatively easy with use of pliers and a twist as I pulled.

Looking at the 47 version it appears to be the same as the trunk. If the pliers don't work, since the hood and socket assy is riveted on the clock back plate, perhaps removing the clock plate and supporting it and the lamp assy in such a fashion no stress was applied to the rivets you could use a pin punch and a few gentle taps around the edge of the cap to persuade it off.

EDIT: If you get it off maybe post a photo with dimensions of the switch -- diameter and length. I think it might be possible to make a rolling ball switch that would fit in the space. If I can still find my old trunk switch I might give it a try. If it works then it should be able to be done in different sizes.