Turn signal switch

[Hubert Atkinson]

Yet another question.  Bought a new turn signal switch, and of course the lever needs to be bent.  It appears to be “pot metal” to me, how do you bend it without breaking?  Does heat work?

(My steering wheel is flat, no “dish” at all)

Thks, Hubert

[Paul Mossberg]

Yes, heat worked on an original VW turn signal lever.

Just heat it up slowly, while putting some presure on the lever. You’ll feel when it is getting warm enough to bend. I did the straightening first, then cut it to the right length.

PMOSSBERG2014-07-17 13:56:22

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Hubert Atkinson]

Heat worked.  Did a number on the anodizing, of course.  Paint time!

[Paul Mossberg]

Glad it worked.

 

And yeah, the torch doesn’t do much for the finish!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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