1962 turn signal manually cancel

[E B.]

Works perfect on L&R turns but hard to find center spot manually. Is there a detent for center, mine is just guessing. Thanks Ed

[Frank D.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Yes - there is a leaf spring that centers the mechanism...sometimes its missing or needs shimmed;
here is more info in the first document, this refers to a 60 but a 62 should be the same.

If you decide to dig into it - the first 3-4 pages in the second document will show you how.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Yes that flat leaf spring is what centers the mechanism. There are tabs on the back of the rotating ring that keep it centered. Lube the contact points for smoother operation.

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Often, the two pins that the flat spring rest on wear slightly, but sufficiently that the turn signal does not return to center. The fix is small brass sleeve (tubing) to fit over those pins. If all else fails and you can't find the information, I have the dimension needed for the brass sleeves somewhere. I had to make a pair for a car I worked on.

[Frank D.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Often, the two pins that the flat spring rest on wear slightly, but sufficiently that the turn signal does not return to center. The fix is small brass sleeve (tubing) to fit over those pins. If all else fails and you can't find the information, I have the dimension needed for the brass sleeves somewhere. I had to make a pair for a car I worked on.

Yes, I've seen that done as well as using thin metal shims along the leaf spring's length...
THe goal is to increase the tension the spring applies to the actuator by one means or another.

[E B.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Thank you Frank for the answer to my issue with the centering of the switch mechanism....will check it this coming winter while replacing the dash pad. Ed

[E B.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Thanks Richard, mine may be the issue.Ed

[E B.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Thanks Dennis for all your advice, you guys are what this membership is all about. Ed

[E B.]

Re: 1962 turn signal manually cancel

Pulled the steering this morning to find the flat tension spring missing....must have gotten lost over the 40 yr restoration.
thanks to all for your help in this simple but trying issue. Ed