headlight switch removal 1939 special+ electrical ??

[Roger7]

Hello, here's a dumb question. how to remove the switch from dash, got one screw out

then hoped outer ring in front would unscrew.. ok, that and the bigger question, when headlights

are on battery goes to discharge after a bit. new generator/reg, good cables.. this is a 6-volt system,

and has sealed beams. electronic ign has been added also. anyway, headlight switch- you have to push

it to the side to get taillights to work, im told. thats what we're up to for now thanks for any neighborly advice...   Roger7

        

[jvelde]

The knob has a small spring clip on the bottom that releases it from the shaft.  On the back of the switch under the dash is a clip that you pull back to allow the shaft to be pushed back into the dash.  Then an allen wrench fits into the hole where the shaft came through the front to unscrew the chrome face plate and release the entire switch.  If you get the Shop Manual it shows this photo on page 12-15.

 

 

[Roger7]

thanks for the help, jvelde, i'll give it a try