1956 Packard Torsion Level Limit switches

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2009/12/12 13:53:12

Hey guys, I just thought I'd mention here that I have begun offering my services reconditioning the wiring on 1956 T/L limit switches, providing the switch still works.
I remove the old wires, clean up the posts to accept new solder, attach new wires in the proper colors for up/down (your choice when I do them), apply heat shrink tubing at the switch and equip them with new bullet connectors, wrap the harness with tape and coat the conncetion at the switch end with rubber compound, as original.
If the switch is inoperative we are all out of luck, they way ther are made it is impossible to service them. I am looking into retrofitting a switch from an industrial electronics catalog, using the OE body, but that will require some doing. So far there seem to be enough good switches out there with bad wires or connections, they just need to be re-dressed with new wires and connectors.
The switches are easy to test, just get your ohmeter set for low ohms, put the leads across the two wires (or posts) the meter should show continuity (zero ohms) and when you push on the plastic plunger the circuit should go open.
PM me if interested, If you are a DIY guy I can give helpful advice as well.