Ever repair a broken turn signal switch?

[RedBird64]

My orig switch is fine but I've seen these kits https://www.musclecarsandclassics.ca/in ... am-1964-66
and wondered if anyone has ever used one to repair a broken cam-canceller- thingy?
Sure would beat pulling a new switch through the column.

I also wonder if they break from old age and use or do they snap from having the lever hit with too much exuberance.

Thoughts?

Scott

[Terry64HT]

I see Mac's lists the same part, the photo is just turned 90 degrees, I didn't find it in a couple of other suppliers. A bit more expensive when you do the exchange.
I've found that Mac's parts are sometimes a bit suspect and since it was bought by Eckler's things have gotten worse. I use them as a last resort.
Just my opinion
Terry
64HT

[paulr]

The part is predestined to break. It’s got built in stress points using resinous nylon which dehydrates becoming brittle over time. Today’s reproductions made in China quality-wise? I’ll give ya three guesses.

Use gently.

[Sierra John]

I bought a replacement from Mac's (I think) because one of the nylon arms had broken off my old switch. After installing the new one, the turn signals wouldn't work right. I ended up removing all the wiring from the new switch and reinstalling my old wiring on the new nylon base. From then on, it's worked like new.

[RedBird64]

That sounds like a pain John.
I hate having to pay that much for a part and then have to doctor it up too!

Scott

[mr_ed01]

The kit indicated https://www.musclecarsandclassics.ca/in ... am-1964-66, will not work on a 64. On the 64, there is a metal plate on the bottom of the nylon piece that has additional switching functions (possibly the fender mounted indicators).

[bbogue]

New old stock (NOS) turn signal switches occasionally show up on eBay. Pricey. I bought one to replace the TBird supplier replacement which never worked correctly. Good luck.

Bill