4.6StangRage Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hmm I typed a two paragraph thread on this. The title says whats going on. I pulled a non cruise control combo switch out of an S130, it looks easy has anyone done this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6StangRage Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) admin delete this it is a double post, my browser was acting up on me. Edited August 25, 2013 by 4.6StangRage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 You and me both, brother... Flushed a pithy John Muir referenced post of mine as well. I'd look to swap components like contacts or say switch assemblies...unless you don't have any switch at all for your S30. The S30 contacts respond well to cleaning and overhaul, and last forever if you convert to Dave Irwin's Relay Kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6StangRage Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 You and me both, brother... Flushed a pithy John Muir referenced post of mine as well. I'd look to swap components like contacts or say switch assemblies...unless you don't have any switch at all for your S30. The S30 contacts respond well to cleaning and overhaul, and last forever if you convert to Dave Irwin's Relay Kits! Yeah I have a switch but i lost my sprung loaded nub thingamajiggers. I lost one of them and my spare light switch did not have spare parts needed. Relays sound like a great idea to lessen the back emf on the switch contacts. Ill definitely look into doing that. Yeah the updated switch looks like a better engineered setup, I will use a relay setup on it, thanks for the idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Austin Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Another one with missing nub-ins and springs. Pharaohabq has a thread about 3D printing bits we need for these old cars, http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/113544-240z-horn-button-refab/ If that does not work, I may need to study up on plastic casting, there is clearly demand. Not sure where to find the itty-bitty springs, maybe a hobby shop that has a R/C focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6StangRage Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 If you guys are interested, ill let you know how it goes. Unless you are up for 100% restoration, i think this would be an awesome and simple conversion and it would not look out of place either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6StangRage Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Oh yeah to be specific, I have a combo setup from a '79. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Well So far as swapping the two, You should look at the steering column, How compatible is the whole thing with the S30. If not, is the hardware compatible with the existing S30 column. I'm just asking because it might be easier to swap the whole column over rather than making the S130 stuff fit on the S30 column. That's what I'm doing with the Z34 column. I'm just going to swap of the whole deal. This way, not only do I get all the Z34 components I want, but I also get the tilt steering as well. On the engine compartment side I have a little adapting to do with the shaft, but that should be pretty easy. It's the wiring that gets a little crazy. It's easiest to get some generic connectors and setup your own plugs to adapt one to the other. Oh, and Yes I can print smaller plastic parts, if you know know what you're looking for, So a simple adapter may not be a big deal. I haven't tried fixing the contacts in an existing S30 combo switch yet, I just need to find one to take apart. Edited August 26, 2013 by Pharaohabq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6StangRage Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 That makes sense, it does not seen like it would take much to make it work. I see what you mean by swapping an entire steering column in, i would imagine it would make it much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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