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| | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 13 | How do I remove the light switch on 59 apache truck?
Jerry Rogers
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | there is a small button on the top of the switch (under the dash) that releases the pull-knob/shaft assembly from the switch body. Then unscrew the slotted nut (that the shaft passed through) from the front to release the switch. its easier than i described here! | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | i just gotta say, this question is probably the most asked question in stovebolt history.
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | And makes you feel dumb when you figure out how easy it is to release! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 129 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 129 | I never have figured it out. The button is easy to find and push, but there is always some trial-and-error for me to figure out which way to turn the handle and pull it out. Happily I don't do it often enough to get good at it.
Ed Miller
'58 Apache short Fleetside half ton Napco
Falls City, OR
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 119 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 119 | Yeah, I remember I broke the dang thing trying for the first time. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 | Question : How long do the OEM ones last? Just a range would be fine, 1 day - 60 years? I'm certain it varies , I don't have a clue.I have replaced one and have a spare.Just asking from knowledgeable people who know trucks.Thanks.
'57 3200
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | peddler - I've had a lot of TF series trucks with functional original switches, very few bad - no reason they can't last "indefinitely"
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