Replacing 3-Way Light Switch

[dw9339]

The deuce I received from GL was missing the three way light switch. I ordered what I thought was a replacement from ebay: Military Truck M151 A1 A2 M35 M54 Head light Switch New: eBay Motors (item 140407777729 end time May-20-10 19:30:52 PDT)

When I take the replacement switch and try and put it in the existing hole in the dash, the darn thing is too big for the hole and it won't fit. Further, the cable behind the dash does not easily screw onto the replacement switch. I imagine I could get a wrench and force it, but that does not look right.

I looked at the manual, but it does not mention anything about the device not fitting.

Does it look like I purchased an incorrect part? Any other thoughts?

 

[peecook]

it pushes in from behind the dash, not from the front in. Not sure about the cable fit.

 

[whyme]

looks right but thats not everything, im not aware of there being differant models, but im still kinda new around here. two things id ask, are you mounting it in from the back? and is there paint or corrosion on the threads of the switch? additionally how are the threads of the cable?

 

[whyme]

beat me to it, thats what i get for typing slow

 

[dw9339]

Ah, thanks. I'll try that.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Remember to remove the levers before pushing it in from the back.

 

[dw9339]

Remember to remove the levers before pushing it in from the back.

Yeah, I would not have thought to do that and then I would have been frustrated trying to understand how you guys thought I should have put it in from the rear. Thanks!!

I managed to get the switch in, but am missing the screws to attach it to the dash. Oh well, one small victory at a time.

 

[wreckerman893]

I managed to get the switch in, but am missing the screws to attach it to the dash.

They are a common thread.....that is why I have a big tub of misc screws...so I can pour them out on the floor and hunt through them until I find what I need.

 

[Recovry4x4]

They are a common thread.....that is why I have a big tub of misc screws...so I can pour them out on the floor and hunt through them until I find what I need.

1 phillips, 1 flat head, 1 button head socket and one torx! LOL

 

[cattlerepairman]

1 phillips, 1 flat head, 1 button head socket and one torx! LOL

SOOOO true.....(not on my truck, though)...and I always pity the next guy who has to remove that particular part...and swear when it is me.

 

[earnie]

SOOOO true.....(not on my truck, though)...and I always pity the next guy who has to remove that particular part...and swear when it is me.

if i may
and i am sorry to admit it but i have done this

 

[quarkz]

10-32 screws. same as 19" rack panels.
Wire brush the threads on both Male and Female connections.
Push the connector on, spin on a few threads, push the connector again, spin a few more threads, repeat until the connector won't push on any further.
Sometimes easier to do before you fish the switch up into the dash, next to the airline for the wind shield wipers. This way you can see the back and make sure you aren't cross threading the connector onto the switch. Also a little lube never hurts.