Re: DIY Torsion level control switch conversion

Posted by HH56 On 2023/5/17 9:49:08

Riki, the levers probably could be bent a little and did give that some thought. Without on car testing decided to leave them as is for now. The switch actuates about mid lever travel but once it clicks there is not a lot of movement left before the lever hits the switch body. Will most likely wind up sending switch down so you can try your modified relays and check over the microswitch work.

As mentioned before, because of the pivot side spring and contact issues this was going to be a throw away switch. It was completely gutted in the first attempt to find space to mount the relays. Originally was going to mount them vertically like the version with the board but after deciding a raised plate and different positioning would work, the full gut was not needed on the switch I used for the relay project.

Microswitches were then mentioned in regards to dirty pivot contacts and this switch became a perfect candidate for the project since it had no contact to start with. Tried to figure out something that would not require any mods at all to a good working switch pivot setup and this was the result. After seeing it maybe you can find a better or easier mounting method or another actuating location that does not require much caution or protection in making sure the wiring can not be damaged by the cover. If it was to be offered DIY, a best case would be some kind of bracket figured out and made using the same process Kev did with the bracket he made for the choke switch on his 37.

Since you actually drive your car maybe you will even be able to test the switch when you get tired of some of your other projects.