| fortyford | -- 03-09-2016 @ 12:31 PM |
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For some reason I lost all voltage to gauges and I jiggled the on/off toggle switch and everything came back up and working normal!Has anyone had this problem or any ideas on what is going on that I need to check?I was quiet shook up when I seen no oil pressure,but then noticed none of the other gauges were working either!
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| kubes40 | -- 03-09-2016 @ 2:33 PM |
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If you "jiggled" the on / off switch and the gauges began to work again, obviously, start there... It won;t be the mechanical switch but something very nearby. The ignition switch and connections at the switch are what I'd be checking first. Make sure the Bakelite part of the switch is tight to the body. there are two screws that hold it in place. My guess? Loose wire at the "gauge" terminal.
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| fortyford | -- 03-09-2016 @ 3:24 PM |
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I have three wires to Bakelite and they are tight.I checked the two screws and they were not very tight.Does that Bakelite have contacts that can be cleaned if I take it loose?
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| trjford8 | -- 03-09-2016 @ 5:42 PM |
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There are contacts on the bakelite and there is a small contact brush that moves with the switch lever. there could be some corrosion on either or both that caused the problem. Remove the plate and sand with fine sand paper. Also sand the contacts on the brush. Check for cracks on the contacts of the brush.
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| TomO | -- 03-10-2016 @ 7:02 AM |
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A new brush is available and I believe that the Bakelite contact plate is also available. Sanding the contact plate with fine paper is sometimes needed to eliminate the grooves and pitting and will do little harm, The brush is copper plated and if the copper plating is still intact, sanding it could remove the plating. I prefer using a pencil eraser to remove any corrosion on the brush. Tom
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