| kirkstad | -- 04-28-2018 @ 8:20 AM |
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I am trying to install the light switch spider and spring on my 36 but I am having difficulty getting the U shaped retainer in place.Has anyone else had any difficulty doing this?I don't have a lift, only ramps, so I'm trying to do it on my back. Thank you. Frank
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| flatheadfan | -- 05-01-2018 @ 8:45 AM |
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I can't speak for how others do it but what I do is have some one hold down the light disk to keep it from lifting. While that is being done I use a screw driver to compress the coil spring on the bottom of the column by pressing down on the switch fork. The grove for the U-shaped retainer can be seen. Slip it in the grove and slowly remove the screwdriver and you should be good to go. Tom
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| MGG | -- 05-01-2018 @ 10:04 AM |
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On my 34 truck, I place a yardstick through the steering wheel to hold the horn rod down. From underneath on my back, I use a home made forked tool to push in and compress the spring and washer with my left hand. My right hand is then free to place the retainer clip.
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| kirkstad | -- 05-03-2018 @ 7:22 AM |
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Thank you Tom and MGG, I didn't think about keeping the switch on the steering wheel secure and now job is done. Thank's again Frank
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