[Roadsters] Brake Light Switch Stop Nut

[RWM]

Finally got the stop nut on and adjusted. 

Key was using a brake pedal prop rod to create just enough room behind the switch bracket to get the stop nut positioned, then rotating the switch to take up slack and adjust the bite point.

Thanks to all, for the suggestions and encouragement!

- Bob

Sent from an iPad

> On May 30, 2020, at 22:14, RWM <RWM at rwmann.com> wrote:
> 
> Spent the afternoon trying that, Pat, to no avail. Steering wheel removed, head and hand in the footbox.
> 
> Will get into it again tomorrow with renewed vigor. 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> - Bob
> 
> Sent from an iPad
> 
>>> On May 30, 2020, at 19:29, Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com> wrote:
>>> 
>> Try holding the nut against the bracket & try screwing the disconnected switch into the bracket & nut. 
>> 
>> Do you have any young(er) neighbors who might fit in easier. 
>> 
>> Finally, remove the driver’s seat to give yourself more room. 
>> 
>> Peace,
>> Pat
>> 
>> Pat Horne 
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>> 
>> On May 30, 2020, at 5:02 PM, RWM via Datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Had intermittent to no brake lights at recent annual inspection, traced to a failed switch.  Sourced switch and snubber.
>> 
>> Test fitting the new brake light switch fixed the brake light problem, and the remnants of a crystalized snubber fell off when removing the defective switch housing and stop nut.
>> 
>> Now the issue is how to get the 14mm stop nut that should be forward of the bracket, started on the threaded portion of the new switch housing that goes through the bracket from aft forward. Blind location and fat fingers don't help. 
>> 
>> Tips and tricks?
>> 
>> I will leave the new snubber off for the time being given I cannot see where it came from or where it should go, unless there are also tips and tricks for visualizing and replacing that.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> - Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex
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