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Ollie's 69 Rambler Sedan |
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6t8amxetc
AMC Addicted Joined: Mar/11/2008 Location: Washington State Status: Offline Points: 630 |
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After reading this, I am glad he (mystery man) never responded to my multiple PM's etc. Good to hear you are on a good path to resolve those transmission problems. And I too am sorry to hear of Teresa's passing! RIP |
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1958 rambler super
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Hi Ollie, I saw your post about your stop light switch problem and wanted to share the solution I found to my exact problem, here is a pic of the type of stop light switch I replaced, this is the old one, but the exact same kind was used and my brake lights work now, I don't have a link, just a picture, maybe if you want I can look at the receipt and see if there's any info on there for a part number for you?
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Pop Tro
AMC Apprentice Joined: May/02/2021 Location: loris,s.c. Status: Offline Points: 37 |
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58 super,that switch you have there is basically a generic pressure switch used on many makes and models in the older days.They get filled with crud and wont release keeping the lights on,or they dont work at all. you need a switch that matches the piping which I think he's dealing with.
I've followed your posts on the 58 and wanted to jump through the computer to help you out.I'll give you credit for your ambition and hope things are moving forward on your project.Good luck. Tro,60 super
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2801 |
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Hi to both 58 Rambler super and Tro....
I was trying to improve on the stock brake lite switch. I found that switch on the internet and it was advertised as an improvement. Was not the case for me. I went back to the stock type switch, but one improvement is out there. A lower pressure turn on. Thats what I put in. Having AMC Fun, Ollie
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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Devilboy
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Condolences my friend. So sorry to hear this. Please take care.
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Ollie
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Thanks, Jeremy, you met her, you know how sweet she was. Been rough, but I am looking for a good car gal. Like the guy looking for a fishing gal said, "send picture of boat"......hehehehe Our friend Rich is down sizing and moving into a apartment. His Dodge was sold.. Having AMC Fun, Ollie |
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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farna
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You can still get that generic pressure switch at car parts stores. The last one I bought was an Echlin brand (NAPA). That was back in 2004 or so. Lasted about six months in daily driving. Got pulled over for running TWO stop signs! Cop told me I didn't even slow down for the last on. I started to say something (he almost rear ended me!), but when he said "You know I could take you in for reckless driving" I decided against it. Pretty much got out of it in court, but still had to pay court fees and one fine (but half points on one...). I replaced the pressure switch with a brake pedal switch. The generic replacements are ok for seldom driven collector cars (I still carry a spare and check daily), but not a daily/often driven one. If you want to keep a pressure switch order a HD unit from Ron Francis Wiring. It's the one most hot rodders use and will hold up. Still wouldn't hurt to carry a spare. Ron is a forum member and has a Rambler also! At least later Ramblers (or maybe just Americans) had the pressure switch in the master cylinder. they were pointing down under the MC, right in the middle between the brake line outlets. This let trash settle in the switch. I haven't much experience with the 50s big cars, but the switch in the junction block in the position shown is certainly better than upside down under the MC!
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Frank Swygert
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scott
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Throw those horrible unreliable brake light pressure switches in the trash & get something reliable that actuates fast. There is a reason the factories stopped using them 50+ years ago. Install something like this, it may prevent you from getting rear ended! Or adapt the style of switch on the brake pedal that the factory started using in about 1969. Edited by scott - Nov/23/2021 at 7:09am |
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"Prolly" is not a word.
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232jav3sp
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My 69 Rambler has a brake pedal switch. Pretty sure the 68 I parted out did, too.
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farna
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That would be correct. It was around 68 that they moved away from the hydraulic switch. I'd have to check the TSMs to be sure exactly when the "switch" occurred...
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Frank Swygert
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