[Spridgets] Midget headlight switch

[David Riker]

Tracy
They weren't durable when new, and now, even less so.  The innards are very 
simple.  an "H" shaped piece of copper, two small springs, two white 
pistons, if I remember correctly.  Depending on what broke on the new 
switch, you should be able to take the cosmetic parts from the new switch 
and combine them with the functioning parts of a used switch and make one 
that is semi-durable and looks nice.  Beware, the white printing will wear 
off quickly, and so will the thin chrome plating. Often the little green 
lens will fall out too. If you aren't doing a full restore,  painting your 
old switch bezels semi-gloss black is a good way to make the old switches 
look pretty good.  Relays are practically a must unless you are running the 
old non-halogen headlights.  The extra amperage puts too much heat to the 
switch, makes the plastic brittle, and speeds the self destruct process of 
not only the switch, but the expensive (and poorly made) turn signal switch 
as well.  The closer the relays are installed to the headlights, the less 
current loss and the brighter your headlights will be.

David R.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 6:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget headlight switch


> Has anybody relayed the headlights to save the switch.
>
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
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> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 6:20 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Midget headlight switch
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> UUUrgghhh !!
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> Where can I get a durable headlight switch for a 1976 Midget?
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> The one I got from Moss fell apart.
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