Re: Headlight switch. has anyone experienced this?
Posted by HH56 On 2016/3/18 18:35:15
Here is an exploded view of the switch.
The notch in the shaft fits in a slot in the metal piece that carries the sliding contact. It is possible the bakelite portion on top of switch holding the terminals has broken allowing the top to move away from retaining the slider in the switch. Slider only needs to raise a bit and shaft can come out of the slot or possibly the slot itself has become damaged and shaft pulled thru.
NOTE: Just realized the first photo was somewhat incorrect. The triangular brass sliding contact and phenolic support plate was shown 180 out. The small pointed end should be on the battery side, not the terminal side. A correct photo is posted now.
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The notch in the shaft fits in a slot in the metal piece that carries the sliding contact. It is possible the bakelite portion on top of switch holding the terminals has broken allowing the top to move away from retaining the slider in the switch. Slider only needs to raise a bit and shaft can come out of the slot or possibly the slot itself has become damaged and shaft pulled thru.
NOTE: Just realized the first photo was somewhat incorrect. The triangular brass sliding contact and phenolic support plate was shown 180 out. The small pointed end should be on the battery side, not the terminal side. A correct photo is posted now.
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