Headlight Switch

[Punuffney]

I feel stupid asking this question, but did anyone else have problems removing the knob from the light switch for dash mounting? I have removed the set screw from the knob but it will not come off, even with leverage and heat. I think I will damage the switch itself if I apply any more "persuasion" to removing the knob. I'm wondering if there is something I'm missing. Thanks

[ggeezer]

I took the knob off mine to check it out -- came off very easily after loosening the set screw. I did notice the shaft is kind of triangular so the knob will only slide on one way. Try wiggling the knob (as opposed to pulling) -- maybe it's just wedged onto the triangle wrong.

[Punuffney]

OK, I'm feeling like an idiot. Despite the urge to delete this post and hide my shame, perhaps it will help someone else. There is a button on the bottom of the switch that allows you to remove the entire switch shaft. I was pushing it in, but the trick is that the switch needs to be in the on/fully out position for the button to disengage the catch and allow the entire shaft to pull out. Even with the shaft out, I can't get the knob off the shaft. It feels like it's welded on. The set screw is entirely unnecessary.

[Guardm16]

OK, I'm feeling like an idiot. Despite the urge to delete this post and hide my shame, perhaps it will help someone else. There is a button on the bottom of the switch that allows you to remove the entire switch shaft. I was pushing it in, but the trick is that the switch needs to be in the on/fully out position for the button to disengage the catch and allow the entire shaft to pull out. Even with the shaft out, I can't get the knob off the shaft. It feels like it's welded on. The set screw is entirely unnecessary.

No apology necessary. I didn't know the shaft came out. I also had trouble with mine. I used WD-40 and everything I could think of. Ended up putting needle nose vice grips on the shaft, just below the knob, then a small screwdriver was the wedge between the vice grips and the knob. The knob popped off and flew across the garage.