Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
1 Attachment(s)
I am trying to find replacement door jamb switches for my 72 C10. I cant believe its been so difficult. My cab has a 3/8 threaded hole to accept a switch. I went to my local parts store and ordered a pair of Borg Warner Switches S227 which by the catalog show to fit our trucks. I was able to install them but when I tryed to shut the door the swith was keeping it from closing. There is a shoulder on the switch that will not allow it to compress all the way in. I took the switches back and explaind what was happening but we had no luck looking through the store catalog. We did find some 5/16 threaded switches without the shoulder but obiously they are too small.
Has anyone else seen this? Does anyone have a part number or source for the correct switch? such a small and simple part yet its giving me so much trouble Any help is much appriciated |
Re: Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
Most of those switches are designed to be self-adjusting the first time you close the door.
The shoulder/sleeve section is a light press fit inside the nut. So it should slide down inside when you close the door for the first time and then stay at that height. They can be a little stiff to adjust into position so if you have nicely painted doors it might not be a bad idea to protect the contact area of the door with something like a piece of sheet metal wrapped in tape. Or if you have an old switch to measure, you could adjust the new one to the same length by squeezing it in a vice. Use a piece of tubing or something to support the nut while letting the shoulder/sleeve part slide inside. |
Re: Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
Quote:
Do you happen to know the self adjusting sleeve brand or where I could purchase those type? |
Re: Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
Quote:
The Standard brand is available at many auto parts stores or you can get them online from places like RockAuto.com |
Re: Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
Cool, Thanks
I just tried to compress the sleeve on the BWD switch and the sleeve just bent. Since I destroyed it and now could not return it I took a dremel tool and cut the sleeve off there is a spring in there. I guess the sleeve keeps the spring from getting damaged. Hope this helps others in the future |
Re: Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
***Update *** The Standard brand switches DS 173 are a 5/16 thread size they will not replace the 3/8 thread size switch. The hunt for a 3/8 threaded door jamb switch continues....#bummer
|
Re: Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
Quote:
Standard also offers a DS-240 switch that is listed as having 3/8"-24 threads. I don't know for sure if they are the self-adjusting style though. And they have 2 flat blade type connectors instead of a single socket bullet type connector. |
Re: Door jamb switch help (not wiring)
Well, where there is a MIG there is a way! my fix is going to be weld the hole up and tap the new hole to use the 5/16 switch.
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:12 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com