Does anyone know the correct door jamb switch for the early A bodies? Specifically for a 64 Valiant 2 door seeeedan? The Standard Ignition # DS173 AINT it. They work, but the are too long and interfere with the door when it closes.
It should self adjust when you shut the door.
The brass part will press into the chromed part.
You could manually do it on a vice if you are nervious
These are the kind that self adjust when you close the door for the first time....
Standard® - Tru-Tech™ Door Jamb Switch
Door Jamb Switch 1960-69, Interior Switches, 183-DJS173 Reproduction, NOS and Used Mopar Muscle Car PartsDoes anyone know the correct door jamb switch for the early A bodies? Specifically for a 64 Valiant 2 door seeeedan? The Standard Ignition # DS173 AINT it. They work, but the are too long and interfere with the door when it closes.
I believe from the Standard e catalog that the "T" is just a designator of their less expensive product line.
Put the non "T" one over a vice and use a block of wood to tap on the fully compressed plunger maybe it is pressed in a bit tighter then your sheet metal can stand.
But unless it is made incorectly it is self adjusting
The "T" designates it to be the:
"Standard T-Series is a competitively priced line containing some of the most popular part numbers to help you meet your market needs..."
Vs the non "T" which is the:
" Standard® is the premier professional engine management brand in the automotive aftermarket today. Standard leads the way in advanced automotive technology with more than 40,000 products for complete vehicle coverage..."
Post some photos please. Maybe wrong part in the box?I can look at them and see the sleeve and nit are one piece
I was kind of thinking a close-up of just the switch off the car.
Shop around, pricing is all over the place:
PN DS173T Door Jamb Switch
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