[63MercMo]

I have a 63 Merc Monterey. Can anyone tell me if the fuse box is supposed to separate from the headlight switch? If so, how is this done? Also, do the wire prongs pull out of the fuse box or just the wires themselves? Thanks from a newbie!

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

The Headlight switch IS your fuse box.

Welcome to FM.

 

[63MercMo]

So you're saying to remove the headlight switch I have to disconnect all of those wires on the fuse side? How do you do that?


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[63ford406]

There are two clips that hold the fuse box to the headlight switch then it unplugs from the headlight switch. The whole fuse box unplugs.

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

Yep, what he said

Switch comes out and hangs down so you can remove the clips.

To remove pull switch simply pull it out, depress the mushroom button in center of the back of the switch and pull the rest of the way out with the battery cable disconnected or you're run down your battery

 

[63MercMo]

Thanks. I had the clips removed but wasn't sure how to pull it apart from the fuse block. Will try this weekend hopefully.


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[63MercMo]

Success. Now, is there any practical way to get this thing working better or do I buy a new one? Only one sweet spot when the dash lights will come on.


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[Mroldfart2U]

View attachment 24695 Success. Now, is there any practical way to get this thing working better or do I buy a new one? Only one sweet spot when the dash lights will come on.

Cant tell from pic, but check the coil thats mounted to the round ceramic disk. If its all in one piece and not melted anywhere, you may be able to clean the contact that 'rubs' against it, and tweek it (ever so gently, and not get carried away just bending it out) for better contact.

you can clean the contact point of the tab with light brushes of a fine piece of sandpaper, or wifes emery board.(for nails) The coils are a little tougher to clean but very light buffs with emery board there also...

 

[galax-z]

don't use emery. it is an insulator. silicon carbide or carborundrum

 

[Mroldfart2U]

don't use emery. it is an insulator. silicon carbide or carborundrum

Hmmm didnt know that, but that being said dunno if the nail boards I was talking about is actual emery or not.... was just thinking of something that might have laying areound to "scuff" with without damaging.... sounds like he needs to just scuff the contact areas and make sure the contact is actually "swiping" on the coils....

Good info to know tho...

Heck even a match book might work.....

 

[63MercMo]

Already used an emery board but was gentle. Coil seems to be making contact. We'll see. Should be able to reinstall today.


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[63MercMo]

Oh well. Maybe I didn't shave off enough off the coil. Still working roughly the same. Also, dome light can be jarred loose at times and I have to squeeze around on headlight switch to get it back on. That was happening before as well. I wonder if I should've tried cleaning up the fuse block while I had it separated? Not sure what to do.


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[KULTULZ]

There is an aerosol electrical contact cleaner available for automotive. CRC or PERMATEX maybe?

 

[Mroldfart2U]

Kult you are correct CRC makes it. (have some) Dunno bout Permatex...

 

[KULTULZ]

Thanx...

If that does't work, new or it may be that someone specializes in restoring them (HEMMINGS).