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  1. steelandcanvas

    Front Axle Engagement Air Pressure Switch - Replacement

    Commander 5993, I'm assuming you added a remote reservoir with a liquid level sensor to your brake system, since you have the low brake fluid light. Can we sneak a peek at that setup? Maybe a part number or two? I really like your whole approach with the panel for your...
  2. steelandcanvas

    Front Axle Engagement Air Pressure Switch - Replacement

    Cmdr5993, You do some very nice work my friend! In your update photos, it looks as though you have a single switch plate for all your accessory controls, indicators, switches, etc. Very nice idea instead of having a bunch of different mounts hanging down under the dash. Do you have a photo of a...
  3. steelandcanvas

    Front Axle Engagement Air Pressure Switch - Replacement

    I think you have the "super deluxe" style, mine is all plastic, extremely cheesey, and off my '87 Deuce. I'll have to look and see if the '71 deuce might have a better quality unit. The pistons are entirely different. Strange.
  4. steelandcanvas

    Front Axle Engagement Air Pressure Switch - Replacement

    CMDR5993, My apologies, I completely mis-understood you. :oops: I thought your were trying to replace the existing unit with the brake light switch, hence the basic explaination of how the switch works. I am in agreement with the others, I see no reason why the replacement brake light switch...
  5. steelandcanvas

    Front Axle Engagement Air Pressure Switch - Replacement

    Sorry, no it won't work. The brake light switch closes a set of contacts when the correct pressure is applied to it. The axle engagement switch, is a valve and a set of contacts in one package. The valve allows air to be sent to the transfer case to engage the front axle. The switch portion...
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