Young Ed Posted February 25, 2010 Report Posted February 25, 2010 I have 3-4 headlight knobs that all look quite decent but the little tab that is supposed to hold them onto the switch is broken. Anyone ever successfully drill a hole into their headlight switch and epoxy a replacement in there? I'm thinking I can turn it into a set screw knob like the heater controls. Would require drilling 2 holes. Quote
55 Fargo Posted February 25, 2010 Report Posted February 25, 2010 Never tried this Ed, but sounds like a viable idea....... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 25, 2010 Report Posted February 25, 2010 sent you a PM concerning possible fix...have been successful with the sister Dodge knobs Quote
Young Ed Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Posted February 25, 2010 Anyone have a heat knob that uses the set screw thats bad? I just need the metal core from it. Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 25, 2010 Report Posted February 25, 2010 PM me your address and I will send this to you. Quote
Young Ed Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks Don thats perfect for my project. PM sent. Now I'll have to see if its possible to drill a bigger hole in 60yo plastic. Quote
Young Ed Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Posted March 2, 2010 Dons crusty knob arrived yesterday. For something that beat up the plastic sure didn't want to come off. I smushed it in the vice until it was square and it finally cracked! Now I have to try and figure out how to hold the "good" knob steadily so that I can try and drill it. Ideas? I tried a irwin clamp with the plastic jaws and it fell out of that. Also have to either drill out the threads in the metal piece or try and tap threads onto the headlight switch. Quote
Don Coatney Posted March 2, 2010 Report Posted March 2, 2010 WHAT:confused: You dont like my crusty knob:D Sorry but I will not accept returns on this item:rolleyes: Quote
Young Ed Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Posted March 2, 2010 It was great I was just shocked that it didn't want to come apart! Before the vice I hit it with a hammer a few times and got nowhere. Thanks for mailing it up here. Quote
Don Coatney Posted March 2, 2010 Report Posted March 2, 2010 It was great I was just shocked that it didn't want to come apart! Before the vice I hit it with a hammer a few times and got nowhere. Thanks for mailing it up here. My pleasure! Hope it works out for you. Quote
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