1969 Barracuda Fastback
Light switch restoration:
Didn't post much lately, but that doesn't mean I have been lazy. Went through the engine wire harness and replaced a few wires and connectors. I have to confess, that electric is not really one of my strong points, but I am working on it and there are very helpful forum members. Next winter I should redo the complete underdash and engine wire harness. For now, I am trying to eliminate potential hazards, like a burnt connector at the bulkhead and corrosion on electric components. The light switch is not really service able. In order to get access to the internal parts, I had to carefully dremel down the 3 rivets. The rivets got replaced with 3mm bolts. I filed down the heads of those bolts, so they don't interfere with the plug. Cleaned all contacts with a fiberglass pen, applied electric grease and reassembled the unit. Starter relay and wiper switch got the same treatment. Here, before and after:
Light switch restoration:
Didn't post much lately, but that doesn't mean I have been lazy. Went through the engine wire harness and replaced a few wires and connectors. I have to confess, that electric is not really one of my strong points, but I am working on it and there are very helpful forum members. Next winter I should redo the complete underdash and engine wire harness. For now, I am trying to eliminate potential hazards, like a burnt connector at the bulkhead and corrosion on electric components. The light switch is not really service able. In order to get access to the internal parts, I had to carefully dremel down the 3 rivets. The rivets got replaced with 3mm bolts. I filed down the heads of those bolts, so they don't interfere with the plug. Cleaned all contacts with a fiberglass pen, applied electric grease and reassembled the unit. Starter relay and wiper switch got the same treatment. Here, before and after:
