ArdWrknTrk Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Got my new switch today and wondering where I need to carefully jam something sharp to get these pins out. Tom, you need to first pull out that red plastic retainer, then you can access the pins with a dental pick (or an actual depinning tool) Be very careful not to bend the retaining tangs too much. If you're done with the old one already installed just cut the wires and tie a string on so you have something to pull the new wires back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 You have to remove the red "keeper" to allow removal of the pins. Then you'll be able to see a tab that protrudes out of each pin that keeps the pin from coming out the back. If you insert a very slender tool from the front to push that tab in then the pin will come out. Gary beat me to it. Hey! Aren't you extra busy this weekend, or something???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Gary beat me to it. Hey! Aren't you extra busy this weekend, or something???? I've had my shower and am sitting with my feet up trying to catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Got my new switch today and wondering where I need to carefully jam something sharp to get these pins out. Would be a lot easier if replacement TSS's came with the connector loose since there's only one way to get the new one in...💡 Some forward thinking aftermarket company could probably charge a $5 premium and save themselves an assembly step at the same time. But what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I've had my shower and am sitting with my feet up trying to catch up. I'm sure it's time to relax, Gary. But knowing you you're probably taking notes on the days events and plotting next years GTG. Looking forward to some coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaTom Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 I'm sure it's time to relax, Gary. But knowing you you're probably taking notes on the days events and plotting next years GTG. Looking forward to some coverage. > My thought exactly, as I was taking the pins out! Bought a "Shee-Mar, Inc" SM66F switch that fit fine. Supposedly for a tilt column, although mine isn't. I used painter's tape to wrap up the wires and rubber sleeve, staggering the wires a little so as not to have a clump trying to squeeze thru at the same time. Thanks guys! It's one more thing off my check list and picked up the know-how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaTom Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 <> My thought exactly, as I was taking the pins out! Bought a "Shee-Mar, Inc" SM66F switch that fit fine. Supposedly for a tilt column, although mine isn't. I used painter's tape to wrap up the wires and rubber sleeve, staggering the wires a little so as not to have a clump trying to squeeze thru at the same time. Thanks guys! It's one more thing off my check list and picked up the know-how. I emailed the company with the suggestion they pass along to the manufacturer the idea of packaging their switches de-pinned. They'd probably have to include a diagram on how the wires go, so we're not likely to see that happen. I wonder if other makes of our vintage trucks require de-pinning? De-pends, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I emailed the company with the suggestion they pass along to the manufacturer the idea of packaging their switches de-pinned. They'd probably have to include a diagram on how the wires go, so we're not likely to see that happen. I wonder if other makes of our vintage trucks require de-pinning? De-pends, I guess. You stole my million dollar idea???? 🤯 I'm sure snaking wires through steering columns isn't exclusive to our trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I'm sure it's time to relax, Gary. But knowing you you're probably taking notes on the days events and plotting next years GTG. Looking forward to some coverage. Coverage will have to wait. John/Machspeed took all the pictures. Steve/Foxford33 did Facebook Live, so I need to get links to those, and Jeff/Big Brother took drone videos which he will send me. But I can say we had a wonderful day. A bit of rain in the morning appears to have kept some people away, but we had 18 trucks - of which 10 were Bullnose. By far the best Bullnose turnout we've had, and many of those were from the forum, or at least in one case supposedly will be. But hopefully I'll get the list of participants and winners posted soon. Lots of forum members took home trophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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