Repair / Restoration for the Porsche 356A SWF Turn Signal Switch
{Type 356 Signal Switch} {Porsche 356 Pre-A, A, & B/C SWF Blinker Switch }
Porsche Part # 644 613 301 00 nla
Contact Doug, for availability or quote on restoring your switch.
E-mail info@type356a.com
Restored SWF Blinker Switch For 356A
df 2012
356A 1956 through 1959
Reproduction wiring cover for the Porsche 356A SWF Blinker Switch
Correct for coupes and open cars, 1956 thru 1959
Porsche Part # 644 61 245 nla
Here is my reproduction blinker wire cover.
A nice fitting cover of 24 Gage T-6 Aluminum 6 inches long, that will fit both coupes and open cars, and can be trimmed.
$14.00 each. In Stock
Note: Matching paint, Beige.
As you probably know. There is no correct beige. Blinker switches, steering columns and steering wheels came from different suppliers. Each had a slightly different shade of beige.
It seems, today they are usually repainted to match when the interior is redone.
NLA used to have a nice Steering Column Beige (check with them for stock)
Blinker switch housing is for illustration only
To place order:
Check ,money order or PayPal instructions. Follow link to printable order form.
Or contact Doug, via email.
E-mail info@type356a.com
Reproduction Blinker Switch for the Porsche 356A
This the replacement switch only. Mounts right into your blinker housing.
It has nice chrome stalk with wiring and bullet connector ends.
As shown in pictures.
Correct for Coupes and Open cars, 1956 thru 1959
Knob is for illustration only, Not included
Stalk, wiring and sheath are all the right length.
Ready for you to install.
$150.00 each
To place order:
Check ,money order or PayPal instructions. Follow link to printable order form.
Or contact Doug, via email.
Very nice Reproduction.
All of the mechanical dimensions are dead on with the original SWF, German made switch.
There will be no problems installing this switch.
Made in the USA
Repair / Restoration for the Porsche 356B/C SWF Turn Signal Switch
Switch disassambled, cleaned, stalk/lever rechromed, new springs, reassambled, adjusted, lubricated, wires resoldered & connectors as needed, new wiring sheath, electrical function test and new reproduction knob installed. $175.00
Replacement of broken internal parts extra.
Also I inclued my mounting screw set, No Charge
Restored SWF Blinker Switch For 356B/C
Contact Doug, for quote on restoring your switch.
No exchanges at this time. Restoration your switch only. Must be restorable.
Porsche Part # 644 613 301 05 nla
356 B/C 1960 through 1965
356 B/C 1960 through 1965
356A 1956 through 1959
Pix of recent customers switches. Before and after
Hooked to Test Box
BLINKER SWITCH NOTES:
Warning!
Disconnect battery before working on any electrical under dash.
There are circuits that are live all of time and not fused.
If shorted to ground could fuse (weld to ground) and start electrical fire!
Some of these circuits are; B /C Turn-signal switch ( lower switch, hi-lo-flasher ), Horn, Light switch, Horn brush contact on steering column tube and Ignition switch.
Apply's to all 356 cars.
Sometimes it seems bullet connectors refuse come apart.
I suggest, wetting the connections with WD-40 or the like ( oil is a dielectric and will not cause problems) .
Hold wires each side of connectors and tug. Do not use pliers as they may damage wires or connectors.
On occasion, a wire may pull out of male bullet connector. No problem. ( from Don in Maryland ) "Use a #8 self tapping screw, insert in connector and gently wiggle / pry to remove stubborn male bullet. "
Blinker switch mounting screws.
The use of wrong screws for mounting the switch ( too long ). Can result in damaging the internal, movable contact carrier plate. See pix below.
Note, broken moveable contact carrier plate.
NOW AVAILABLE:
For 356 B/C Blinker switch
CORRECT MOUNTING SCREWS in stainless steel!
$6.00 set
Broken moveable contact carrier plate on left.
Good plate on right.
This is a timely repair.
Need mounting screws? In stock. See below...
Repaired SWF Blinker Switch For 1952 356 Pre-A Coupe
' Red Tip '
Here are pix of recently finished customers switch
The switch came to me because indicator light was not working, broken wire in stalk.
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Switch needed to be completely taken apart to effect repair. ( these switches were never meant to be serviced ) The action was very stiff, you can see dried up grease and dirt accumulation. Also note; in the lower contact the detent ball was loose. A new detent contact insulator was machined, new detent spring installed, broken wire replaced & all contacts burnished.
Cleaned, lubed & reassembled. Stalk and lens were buffed bright.
Switch was mechanically and electrically tested.
You may have noticed; the switch case was assembled with screws instead of rivets.
Two reasons for this.
First: Later on in it's life the switch may need service or at least a cleaning and re-lubrication.
Second: When setting a rivet, I have no way to gage pressure or stress on the 60 year old Bakelite body. I am into, restoring and repairing customers parts, not the opposite.
Pre-A ' Red Tip' Blinker Switch Restoration
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Here are pix of another Pre-A switch project.
This switch had many parts missing, when I received it.
A new, bulb base / contact assembly needed to be fabricated (assembly with pig tail). Ground contact for stalk was broken, a new contact was made. Again the detent contact spring was replaced and set in new insulating bushing. It is waiting on a lens to complete project.
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