Dash Knob Removal

TrueReb · October 26, 2012, 12:30:13 PM

Thanks to the tips received here, I was able to remove the shaft. There was no "button" or "spring", but there was a hole, which I inserted a small screwdriver and it pulled right out. Problem solved.

SD Glenn · October 24, 2012, 12:00:46 PM

IF your new switch came with the metal pull rod, I would hack saw the stem off, remove the switch and install the new one, with a new Ivory knob if you can get one. Your old knob does not look like it amounts to much by the picture. I presume there is no button on the switch that you could push and release the metal rod? Good luck
SDGlenn

John Hendricks · October 24, 2012, 10:52:34 AM

U might want to check with the Tech Advisor on this one. At least from the photo the knob looks like it might have experienced the business end of a pair of vise grips. And may not be stock. And may have been epoxied on. Some of the knobs are actually molded onto the stem- usually a cable, but not a switch. Will it go thru the dash hole backwards?

TrueReb · October 24, 2012, 09:05:40 AM

Unknown if it is threaded. That's what I need to find out before twisting too hard. On the old switch, one of the wire terminals was broken and not easily repairable.

John Hendricks · October 23, 2012, 10:47:20 PM

then -- is it threaded onto the metal stem? I am not sure that "epoxied" was a term in 1935. U mentioned "ivory" -- does the new switch give u a clue? another thing - how did the old one "go out"? There is a product form NAPA callled electronic parts cleaner in a spray can. I have rejuvenated old switches by spraying this stuff into the innerds and working the switch a bunch of times - voila, it works.

TrueReb · October 23, 2012, 06:11:02 PM

Thanks for the response John. The panel light switch is loose, so I can turn it without having to lie down and look up at it :)
I took my flashlight and magnifying glass and searched, but no small slit :-[

I had read somewhere else that it may have been epoxied.

John Hendricks · October 23, 2012, 10:22:40 AM

Can't say for sure on your knob. But lay on the floor and look up at the bottom side of the knob. There may be a small slit that a tiny screwdriver will fit in to. Push the screwdriver in slightly - u will be pushing a spring - and the knob may come off. But don't horse it.

TrueReb · October 22, 2012, 08:47:15 AM

My 1935 Coupe panel light switch went out. I promptly ordered a new one (which is different than the original, but was guaranteed to be for a '35), but upon arrival, attempted to remove the old one without much success. I was able to get the bezel and nut loose, but I can not figure out how the knob comes off. Of course I do not want to damage the ivory, so don't want to twist it with any force, nor do I want to pull on it too hard. Any suggestions?