Re: Igniion switch bezel
Posted by HH56 On 2008/8/24 19:15:53
On most bezels I've seen, both tabs have been broken or bent so I made the sleeve to replace both.
The bezel has at this point, 2 holes drilled into side (am leaning toward 4--two springs) and then the spring connects the pieces.
The challenge has been getting something to hold everything together that is strong, simple and can be manipulated in very little working area almost by feel. Right now, I've settled on .062 spring wire which appears to be plenty strong. It's shaped so it can be spread over sleeve beforehand just beside the holes and snap in when persuaded, yet still allow for removal of sleeve if needed.
Another challenge has been a way to hold the brass pieces that replace the tangs when soldering. Since the ignition switch has offset pins, the brass pieces have to be pretty accurately located. Also haven't decided if just solder is enough or perhaps a pin should also be inserted. All this has to be in a sleeve small enough in diameter that still allows the original spring to go over it to hold everything in dash yet large enough on inside to allow the ignition switch pins to pass.
When I think the thing is easy enough, will publish all the dimensions and materials I came up with. It's almost there.
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The bezel has at this point, 2 holes drilled into side (am leaning toward 4--two springs) and then the spring connects the pieces.
The challenge has been getting something to hold everything together that is strong, simple and can be manipulated in very little working area almost by feel. Right now, I've settled on .062 spring wire which appears to be plenty strong. It's shaped so it can be spread over sleeve beforehand just beside the holes and snap in when persuaded, yet still allow for removal of sleeve if needed.
Another challenge has been a way to hold the brass pieces that replace the tangs when soldering. Since the ignition switch has offset pins, the brass pieces have to be pretty accurately located. Also haven't decided if just solder is enough or perhaps a pin should also be inserted. All this has to be in a sleeve small enough in diameter that still allows the original spring to go over it to hold everything in dash yet large enough on inside to allow the ignition switch pins to pass.
When I think the thing is easy enough, will publish all the dimensions and materials I came up with. It's almost there.
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