cuda4frank
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I have a broken reverse switch indicator ping that controls the reverse lights. Since this does not seem to be reproduced, has anyone out there ever had to fabricate a new one?
reverse switch indicator pin on steering column
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You can see if anyone has an original.
I think that p/n is the same for '68 and 68 but need to recheck that.
As you can see the one I bought is a little different but could be cut down to fit.
I need help with the reverse lights.
Some folks have used a threaded machine screw or something like that as a substitute. I don't know how well that has worked out for them.. The guy who mentioned it in the thread above could prob say.
I think that p/n is the same for '68 and 68 but need to recheck that.
As you can see the one I bought is a little different but could be cut down to fit.
I need help with the reverse lights.
Some folks have used a threaded machine screw or something like that as a substitute. I don't know how well that has worked out for them.. The guy who mentioned it in the thread above could prob say.
The part number does show up as available but be prepared for sticker shock.
If that pin is made of steel, one might pull the shifter hard enough to scatter the switch on the floor. The pin broke so binding in the switch may be the root cause. I would pull the switch and have a look at it. Cleaning and fresh lube could be doable.
If that pin is made of steel, one might pull the shifter hard enough to scatter the switch on the floor. The pin broke so binding in the switch may be the root cause. I would pull the switch and have a look at it. Cleaning and fresh lube could be doable.
Just checked a '67 parts book. Different p/n for the pin 2880 948
So the 2883 211 is the longer pin.
cuda4frank
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I've cleaned the switch, it was gunked up, it now moves better, but then I noticed the pin flailing around...
cuda4frank
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I'm prepared..... Who has the part?
I googled part number 2883211. Found 55 dollars at one vendor, Brads maybe?
and 89 I think at ebay. We have members here who could whip out a hundred of these if they would.
That would be pretty nice. Still lots of cars with that type of switch for reverse lights.
Are you thinking 3D printing or some sort of machining process?
The four prong snap is probably a tricky thing to make either way.
I was thinking CNC. They can do anything with the right tooling. There might be a very common piece produced for a totally different application that has a lot of the work done already.
So long as the few needs are filled, regardless of the cost, nobody will put forth the effort.
So long as the few needs are filled, regardless of the cost, nobody will put forth the effort.
The part number 2883211 is a good part number. Hilltop Auto Parts has some (as of 9/2019) buy they are pricey (and now I have one too! don't tell the wife!)
The small dia pin that sticks up on the black one (newer) is a pin that gets pressed in to lock the post to the shaft (other posts have said to cut it off, DON'T DO THAT)
It might be possible to remove an installed (OE White) one by drilling a small hole in the pin and putting in a screw and using that to pull the pin out about 1/4 inch or so (this is assuming the white one is constructed as the black one is)
Take care
Dana
The small dia pin that sticks up on the black one (newer) is a pin that gets pressed in to lock the post to the shaft (other posts have said to cut it off, DON'T DO THAT)
It might be possible to remove an installed (OE White) one by drilling a small hole in the pin and putting in a screw and using that to pull the pin out about 1/4 inch or so (this is assuming the white one is constructed as the black one is)
Take care
Dana
cudajim
cudajim
I replaced my broken plastic piece with a machine screw. It's been working fine for about 10 years now.
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