Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2022/4/25 9:16:25
Wow, the plot thickens.
To determine the size thread on the stoplight switch, rather than open the new package, I dug up an old original switch I'd saved and tried to match that with a die. It looks like 7/16 - 20, but I didn't twist it on because there was a little resistance. I was going to take it to the hardware store and screw it into a sizing jig, but that's a mute question now, since it's a special thread, they probably don't have and rethreading is not a kosher option.
On closer inspection of the new stoplight switch, I compared it to the old one I'd saved. The new one has female connectors and the original has male.
My Harnesses Unlimited harness wants to connect to a stoplight switch with male connectors, so I'll have to call Kanter and return this one with female connectors. The new switch with female connectors is stamped 06 07263. The old (maybe original) switch with male connectors is stamped 08 16215.
Who can you trust? I might try getting a new one from NAPA since I'll have it in a day instead of a week+ and I need my car.
Next I'll have to check and source that fitting on the MC. Hopefully Kanter has it.
Attach file:
StoplightSwMaleFemale.jpg (77.13 KB)
To determine the size thread on the stoplight switch, rather than open the new package, I dug up an old original switch I'd saved and tried to match that with a die. It looks like 7/16 - 20, but I didn't twist it on because there was a little resistance. I was going to take it to the hardware store and screw it into a sizing jig, but that's a mute question now, since it's a special thread, they probably don't have and rethreading is not a kosher option.
On closer inspection of the new stoplight switch, I compared it to the old one I'd saved. The new one has female connectors and the original has male.
My Harnesses Unlimited harness wants to connect to a stoplight switch with male connectors, so I'll have to call Kanter and return this one with female connectors. The new switch with female connectors is stamped 06 07263. The old (maybe original) switch with male connectors is stamped 08 16215.
Who can you trust? I might try getting a new one from NAPA since I'll have it in a day instead of a week+ and I need my car.
Next I'll have to check and source that fitting on the MC. Hopefully Kanter has it.
Attach file:
StoplightSwMaleFemale.jpg (77.13 KB)
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