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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Electrical => Topic started by: cdoyal on March 30, 2010, 08:43:56 AM

Title: Toggle switch question
Post by: cdoyal on March 30, 2010, 08:43:56 AM

I'm replacing the toggle switch for the aft courtesy lights on my 245 Explorer and would like to put a rubber boot on it. My problem is the glass is so thick there that I don't have enough exposed threads on the switch to screw on the boot. I've looked everywhere and can't find a switch with a longer mounting post. 15/32" seems to be the norm. Any help out there guys?

Title: Re: Toggle switch question
Post by: Capt. Bob on March 30, 2010, 09:03:37 AM

I'll assume this is after you removed the original mounting nuts, both front and back :idea:

I asked because that's what I did to get enough threads for mine. I placed a thin washer on the back side of the switch in place of the nut and used the booted nut to tighten the switch down. Make any sense :?:

Title: Re: Toggle switch question
Post by: cdoyal on March 30, 2010, 09:13:50 AM

Quote from: "Capt. Bob"

I'll assume this is after you removed the original mounting nuts, both front and back :idea:

I asked because that's what I did to get enough threads for mine. I placed a thin washer on the back side of the switch in place of the nut and used the booted nut to tighten the switch down. Make any sense :?:

DOH! I'll toss both switch nuts and just use the boot nut. THANKS!!!  :salut:

Title: Re: Toggle switch question
Post by: Capt. Bob on March 30, 2010, 09:31:36 AM

I love it when a plan comes together 8)

Title: Re: Toggle switch question
Post by: seabob4 on March 30, 2010, 01:02:28 PM

Quote from: "Capt. Bob"

I'll assume this is after you removed the original mounting nuts, both front and back :idea:

I asked because that's what I did to get enough threads for mine. I placed a thin washer on the back side of the switch in place of the nut and used the booted nut to tighten the switch down. Make any sense :?:

YEA! :thumleft:  :thumleft:

Title: Re: Toggle switch question
Post by: cdoyal on March 30, 2010, 01:44:59 PM

Quote from: "Capt. Bob"

I'll assume this is after you removed the original mounting nuts, both front and back :idea:

See what happens when you ASSume?

Title: Re: Toggle switch question
Post by: Capt. Bob on March 30, 2010, 03:46:17 PM

Yep,
 I run the risk of making an Ass out of U and Me. :o