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  • Valeria H.
    Very Frequent User
    • July 27, 2009
    • 463

    60 turn signal switch

    The turn signal does not cancel itself as it should when I make a turn. Can anyone direct me how to remedy this. It is really difficult to remedy this manually.
    Valeria
    Valeria Hutchinson
    Past Chairman of the Carolinas Chapter

    1960 Roman Red w/ White Coves -"Bella"
    2005 Millennium Yellow 6 speed 400 HP - "Trixie"
  • Bob H.
    Very Frequent User
    • July 31, 2000
    • 789

    #2
    Re: 60 turn signal switch

    Good evening:

    It looks like you will need to remove the steering wheel to identify the problem. This is normally a simple procedure as look as you have a basic wheel puller. Advise if you need help removing it.

    Once off (make a mark on the wheel and shafte so you know how it came off. First, there must be two pins that stick out of the hub. As you remove the steering wheel or replace it, I believe they must be straight up and down on the left side of the column. These pins are what returns the switch to neutral.

    Many time the switches are gunked up from age and a good cleaning will help them return to the center position. If the switch doesn't center properly and make contact internally, then you can lose your rear lights on one side.

    With a little mechanical knowhow, you should be able to move the lever and see how the entire mechanism works. Lubrication of the moving parts may help but when the pin contacts the mechanics, the switch should "snap" back into the center. If not, the lubrication may work. If not a new switch may be in order and there is help on here to guide you through replacement.

    Get that wheel off first and we can proceed with a dianosis,

    Bob

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    • Richard M.
      Super Moderator
      • August 31, 1988
      • 11302

      #3
      Re: 60 turn signal switch

      ...just so happen to have a '59 apart so here are a few photos to help with Bob's explanation. Sorry a bit blurry too much coffee & soda today.

      Correct Bob, the 2 pins are left of center parallel with the sky.
      Pics 3 & 4 are LftDir on(down), and RtDir on(up) respectively.

      One other possibility is that the switch housing may have moved forward too far leaving a big gap with respect to the hub behind the steering wheel. This would keep the 2 pins too far from the return pawls in the switch housing, missing the pawls altogether.

      Rich
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      • Valeria H.
        Very Frequent User
        • July 27, 2009
        • 463

        #4
        Re: 60 turn signal switch

        Bob or Richard, To get the steering wheel off do I remove the horn face and just pull? Any advice is welcome!

        Thanks for your responses.
        Valeria Hutchinson
        Past Chairman of the Carolinas Chapter

        1960 Roman Red w/ White Coves -"Bella"
        2005 Millennium Yellow 6 speed 400 HP - "Trixie"

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        • Bob H.
          Very Frequent User
          • July 31, 2000
          • 789

          #5
          Re: 60 turn signal switch

          Hi

          Disconnect your battery and then remove the horn button. It will easily pop off. Underneath you will seethe piece that held your horn button. It has three screws that need to be removed and then the whole piece can be removed. When the screws are removed don't be surprised if it jumps up as the there is slight pressure from a spring. You will note there is an arm on the ring away from you that contacts a flat surface with a spring underneath. Very little pressure so it won't jump out at you! Once you lift the horn ring assembly out, I normally pull the little spring assembly out and put it aside so it doesn't get damaged. You will have clear access to put remove the 3/4" nut that holds the wheel in place. Once removed, if you were lucky, the wheel could pop loose but it's doubful. Put the wheel puller in place (there are threaded holes to mount it) and usually with very little pressure applied, it will pop loose. There is a spring underneath so don't be concerned when it comes loose. Remove the wheel puller and the wheel and we'll go from there.

          The keys to remember: I usually center the wheels/tires before removing the wheel. When putting it back on keep in mind the position of the pins. Also remember to put the spring assembly back in before the ring.

          Bob

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          • Richard M.
            Super Moderator
            • August 31, 1988
            • 11302

            #6
            Re: 60 turn signal switch

            Yes, carefully pry it off with a taped-up large flat bladed screwdriver. That will expose the horn contactor. 3 screws to remove that. Pull the spring/brush assembly out. Remove the big nut with a 3/4" deep socket. Mark the top of the steering shaft and inner hub to put it back in the same position later.

            Then the steering wheel puller. There are two threaded holes in the hub. They should be 5/16" fine thread. Double check me here. Don't use the wrong threaded bolts as you'll strip the hub and get in trouble. I always finger tighten to make sure first, then snug up your puller with the center main bolt. keep tightening till it comes off.....but hold the wheel as the spring under the hub has a tendency to "pop" the wheel off unexpectedly. A few pics below.

            Let us know how it goes.....Rich
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