<VV> Directional Light Mechanism

[N. Joseph Potts]

I do it with a pick. These come in sets: angled, right-angled, straight, and
sometimes also a hook (hardware store). I do the best with either or both of
the angled ones. New switches are sold by the vendors. I've been using one
without incident for years.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Bob & Kathy Gilbert
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 4:00 PM
To: 'VV'
Cc: corvairs at cybrus.net
Subject: <VV> Directional Light Mechanism

Hi,

I just had a moderately serious setback with my 66 convertible. Through the
process of checking a problem with the signals I found out I had a high
resistance on one lead deep inside the turn signal mechanism. Nothing
visible - it was somewhere in the plastic junction block inside the turn
signal mechanism itself.

After looking at a number of alternatives I decided it was time to replace
the mechanism with its counterpart from my parts car.

I checked the manual and it suggested that the turn signal mechanism simply
slid off after undoing some screws.

After about an hour I managed to remove the mechanism but sadly only by
breaking it. Upon careful examination I found an almost invisible, grease
covered split ring holding the bearing on and no mention of it in the manual
- aaargh!

Now to the parts car - how do I remove that split ring to release the
bearing to release the turn signal mechanism?

Thanks,
Bob
PS In doing this I now know more than I ever wanted to know about how the
turn signals work!!