REFLECTOR: Nose gear microswitch

[sbjknox]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Dibble" <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
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>   The problem seems to be that the linkage flexes more and exceeds the 
> switch travel, bending the switch.  Then the light won't come on when the 
> gear is down.  Is there a switch that has more travel in the closed 
> position, or a way to modify mine?
>
> Thanks,
> John

Hi John,
I had to modify my switch for more travel.  I extended the lever arm using a 
small spring fastened to the original arm. Inside  the end of the spring, I 
threaded a small bolt (or large machine screw, I don't remember which, but 
whatever fits) that contacts the gear as did the little wheel on the switch 
originally.  Basically, a longer, springy lever arm.
Sorry, no photo available.

Sid Knox
Oklahoma

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