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Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:00 am

I am trying to put this directional switch on . I didn't take it apart and I have parts missing . The switch was purchased from Samba Classifieds .
I went to the hardware store and found a screw to fit the side hole and had to grind the top edges off for it to fit (see photo )

The bently talks about a " brass washer "...and a spring
Am I missing something where the pink tape is ??

Anyone have a how to fix this thread??? I tried SEARCH

Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:37 am

You are missing the little clamp plate - the end of the screw is peened over to make it captive. I guess yours wasn't :(

Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:46 pm

thanks branston ;
SO here is what I have
Steering column
steering wheel
directional switch missing captive screwplate thingie.....Thanks to a samba vendor who sold me a broken part

Wolfsburg west catalog diagram shows 3 pieces without ordering numbers between the bushing I don't have and the steering wheel

Anyone have a better drawing ?

Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:35 pm

It would be simply enough yet fiddly to make the little plate, drill & thread and trim to size and bend. I'll get you the dimensions if you want to try.

If I had a spare plate I'd drop you one in the mail. But I don't think I do.

Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:45 pm

measurements would help if no one has the piece and/or the canceling plate

cpi.com has some parts but I still don't know where they go

Thks

Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:37 am

Here's the dimension of the little clip.

The screw forces it against the steering column. you may have to bend it ato suit, as the bends follow the inside diameter of the turn signal body.

Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:29 am

http://www.trfastenings.com/pages/rectangular+flat+nuts

Go to your local hardware store and look thru their assortment of these.
You can probably find one to do the job, I have.

Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:25 pm

Thankyou branston for the GREAT detail

60 ragtop ; Was the clip strong enough ?

Does anyone have a photo of the " directional canceling " washer ??