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Madriver1968
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:06 pm    Post subject: M38a1 Dimmer Switch Disassembly? Reply with quote

Howdy all,

I'm bringing the electrical system on my '54 M38A1 back to original specs, and the wire on my original headlight dimmer switch is frayed all the way down to the housing. Has anyone had any experience taking this little item apart? If so, advice is most welcome!

Thanks so much!

Bill S.
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Saberr
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A trick i did with my distributor wire is if the actual metal wiring is not bad, then get plasti dip in dipping can and paint it on. Do this a few times and in no time, will have a re coated and water proof wire.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bill, did you use the "Search" function at the top of the page? it would have given you this list of related old posts: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=search&mode=results






Ken's dis-assembled switch

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It also depends on the state of the housing material. I tried taking
a Douglas connector dimmer apart a year or so ago. The lip did not bend
but snapped off in pieces.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks gents! I admit I did not use the search function, but I will going forward! This is such a great resource. I appreciate it!
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