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Fri Jun5,2009 8:28am (PDT)
[Attachment(s) from Greg Young included below]
Hi!
We are in month 2 of our 6 month tour, and lost our headlights two days ago while driving. We made it into camp at 10pm on the driving lights. It's the dashboard headlight switch - it was getting flaky and I'm pretty sure it burned up, possibly along with connectors. I researched through the forum and the only part number for the switch I could find was NAPA HL6669. The local NAPA store didn't have it so I looked it up online and the only match I could find appears to be a split toggle switch - which will definitely not fit in the dash to replace the pull up design in our 86 PT-40.
We will not be able to park long enough for me to disassemble the dash and get to the parts so I can match them up until Monday (we'll be doing only daylight driving until then). Can anyone advise a source and part numbers for the correct switch and connectors so that I can have them at hand when we park? I'm dedicating a day to the effort and am willing to pay overnight shipping so that we get the parts. I'll also be doing the headlight relay upgrade at the time...
Thanks for all your help and experience!
Greg Young
86 PT-40 "Bluefire"
Currently in Harrington ME, bound to Sheldon Spings VT and Niagara Falls NY (where the repairs will be done)
(760) 807-1727
Each time you judge yourself you break your heart.
-Kirpal Venanji
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- 1b.
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Fri Jun5,2009 12:31pm (PDT)
Greg, that is the NAPA number for our 88 FC.
It is a GM headlight switch, a split rocker switch. Headlights and parking lights, Ihave info on a pull up switch.
Bill 88 FC Michigan
--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Greg Young wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> We are in month 2 of our 6 month tour, and lost our headlights two days ago while driving. We made it into camp at 10pm on the driving lights. It's the dashboard headlight switch - it was getting flaky and I'm pretty sure it burned up, possibly along with connectors. I researched through the forum and the only part number for the switch I could find was NAPA HL6669. The local NAPA store didn't have it so I looked it up online and the only match I could find appears to be a split toggle switch - which will definitely not fit in the dash to replace the pull up design in our 86 PT-40.
>
> We will not be able to park long enough for me to disassemble the dash and get to the parts so I can match them up until Monday (we'll be doing only daylight driving until then). Can anyone advise a source and part numbers for the correct switch and connectors so that I can have them at hand when we park? I'm dedicating a day to the effort and am willing to pay overnight shipping so that we get the parts. I'll also be doing the headlight relay upgrade at the time...
>
> Thanks for all your help and experience!
> Greg Young
> 86 PT-40 "Bluefire"
> Currently in Harrington ME, bound to Sheldon Spings VT and Niagara Falls NY (where the repairs will be done)
> (760) 807-1727
>
> Each time you judge yourself you break your heart.
> -Kirpal Venanji
>
- 1c.
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Fri Jun5,2009 5:57pm (PDT)
Hi Greg,
Just tried calling you- but voice mail was not setup on your phone yet. Had the same problem last summer and replaced the switch with a stock one from Advance Auto. I seem to recall that it fit the spec for an '84 Caprice. Just about any switch with the same threaded shaft will work- you just pull the connectors off the spades and put them on the new one. Eventually, you want to re-work the parking and tail lights as well as the headlights using Bosch relays. They will all be much brighter and it'll take the high-current out of the dash
It only takes a few minutes to pull the switch. There is a spring-loaded push-button on the bottom of the housing that you have to depress in order to release the triangular shaft & knob. Once that is done, the little chrome bezel that holds it into the dash will unscrew and release the switch assembly down into the dash cavity. Call me if you need any help at 717-645-4912.
Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA
--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "pattypape" ..> wrote:
>
> Greg, that is the NAPA number for our 88 FC.
> It is a GM headlight switch, a split rocker switch. Headlights and parking lights, Ihave info on a pull up switch.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
> --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Greg Young wrote:
> >
> > Hi!
> >
> > We are in month 2 of our 6 month tour, and lost our headlights two days ago while driving. We made it into camp at 10pm on the driving lights. It's the dashboard headlight switch - it was getting flaky and I'm pretty sure it burned up, possibly along with connectors. I researched through the forum and the only part number for the switch I could find was NAPA HL6669. The local NAPA store didn't have it so I looked it up online and the only match I could find appears to be a split toggle switch - which will definitely not fit in the dash to replace the pull up design in our 86 PT-40.
> >
> > We will not be able to park long enough for me to disassemble the dash and get to the parts so I can match them up until Monday (we'll be doing only daylight driving until then). Can anyone advise a source and part numbers for the correct switch and connectors so that I can have them at hand when we park? I'm dedicating a day to the effort and am willing to pay overnight shipping so that we get the parts. I'll also be doing the headlight relay upgrade at the time...
> >
> > Thanks for all your help and experience!
> > Greg Young
> > 86 PT-40 "Bluefire"
> > Currently in Harrington ME, bound to Sheldon Spings VT and Niagara Falls NY (where the repairs will be done)
> > (760) 807-1727
> >
> > Each time you judge yourself you break your heart.
> > -Kirpal Venanji
> >
>
- 2a.
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Fri Jun5,2009 2:49pm (PDT)
I have a fan and blade with the inside grill that I removed from our WL. It was working fine when removed and I will give it to anyone who is willing to pay the shipping charges. The reason for the removal is I installed a FanTastic in it's place.
Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 4:31 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
Try http://www.kool-o-matic.com<http://www.kool-o-matic.com/>. I see the web site is still up. Use the telephone number as he is known to call back later. Perhaps he still has inventory. I purchased a motor over a year ago as a spare.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
--- On Thu, 6/4/09, gasparillaglass <"gasparillaglass%40yahoo.com"> wrote:
From: gasparillaglass <"gasparillaglass%40yahoo.com">
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 7:18 AM
I have a r-12 Kool O"matic roof fan that looks like it it taking its last breath
dose anyone know where to get a replacment motor ??
jamie Brandt
1990 wb-40
SW Florida
- 2b.
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Fri Jun5,2009 2:50pm (PDT)
Dick, which fan works the best?
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Wanderlodge
Weatherford, Tx
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erniesremodelingandrepair
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From: Joyce and Richard Hayden <"rhhayden%40msn.com">
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 4:48 PM
I have a fan and blade with the inside grill that I removed from our WL. It was working fine when removed and I will give it to anyone who is willing to pay the shipping charges. The reason for the removal is I installed a FanTastic in it's place.
Â
Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 4:31 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
Try http://www.kool-o-matic. com. I see the web site is still up. Use the telephone number as he is known to call back later. Perhaps he still has inventory. I purchased a motor over a year ago as a spare.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
--- On Thu, 6/4/09, gasparillaglass wrote:
From: gasparillaglass
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 7:18 AM
I have a r-12 Kool O"matic roof fan that looks like it it taking its last breath
dose anyone know where to get a replacment motor ??
jamie Brandt
1990 wb-40
SW Florida
- 2c.
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Fri Jun5,2009 3:13pm (PDT)
Hi Ernie,
You must be sittin right there on top of it.
We like the FanTastic because it can be closed tight where as the Kool o matic does leak some in the winter. I wondered when you were in MT in the winter if you had a problem with cold air leaking through the fan. The FanTastic will move lots of air but probably not as much as the Kool o matic does. The Kool o matic makes lots of noise to move lots of air.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: Ernie Ekberg
To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
Dick, which fan works the best?
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Wanderlodge
Weatherford, Tx
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erniesremodelingandrepair<http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erniesremodelingandrepair>
--- On Fri, 6/5/09, Joyce and Richard Hayden <"rhhayden%40msn.com"> wrote:
From: Joyce and Richard Hayden <"rhhayden%40msn.com">
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 4:48 PM
I have a fan and blade with the inside grill that I removed from our WL. It was working fine when removed and I will give it to anyone who is willing to pay the shipping charges. The reason for the removal is I installed a FanTastic in it's place.
Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert<http://us.mc812.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jwasnewski@yahoo.com>
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com<http://us.mc812.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 4:31 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
Try http://www.kool-o-matic. com<http://www.kool-o-matic.com/>. I see the web site is still up. Use the telephone number as he is known to call back later. Perhaps he still has inventory. I purchased a motor over a year ago as a spare.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
--- On Thu, 6/4/09, gasparillaglass http://us.mc812.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=gasparillaglass@yahoo.com>> wrote:
From: gasparillaglass
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 7:18 AM
I have a r-12 Kool O"matic roof fan that looks like it it taking its last breath
dose anyone know where to get a replacment motor ??
jamie Brandt
1990 wb-40
SW Florida
- 2d.
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Fri Jun5,2009 5:06pm (PDT)
For information mine is just the opposite. My bath Fanatic fan sounds like a jet plane and would not pull you hat off. The Kool O Matic is quiet and sucks plenty of air asap. My Kool O Matic has a factory cover made of metal. It won't leak in a flood. My Fanatic fan also has one of those covers. No hatch closing required.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
--- On Fri, 6/5/09, Joyce and Richard Hayden <"rhhayden%40msn.com"> wrote:
From: Joyce and Richard Hayden <"rhhayden%40msn.com">
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] kool o"matic roof fan
To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 6:12 PM
Hi Ernie,Â
You must be sittin right there on top of it.Â
We like the FanTastic because it can be closed tight where as the Kool
o matic does leak some in the winter. I wondered when you were in MT in
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