Air Shift Indicator Light Doesn't Work

[toddm]

I have looked at all of the older posts on air shift selector switches and can't seem to find my problem. The indicator light for the air shift front axle did work for a couple of years and then it decided to go out, I checked the bulb and there is power going to the air sending unit on the switch. But no power ever gets to the bulb. The axle engages perfectly otherwise, I guess it's just annoying me that the light does not work. I would think it's just the sending unit and I have looked around a little for one but haven't found one yet. Thanks much, Todd

 

[drgreg]

Check the ground on the switch/lamp. Not sure but it's where I would start.

 

[toddm]

Check the ground on the switch/lamp. Not sure but it's where I would start.

Thanks, I'll go do that now.

 

[toddm]

I just went out and jumped from the power wire into the sending unit directly to the light and it works that way.

 

[drgreg]

Probably bad contacts in the switching assembly. I have not had one apart, but I guess there is a first time.
Pull off the assembly and see if you can accuate it mechanically or with air, it may free-up.

 

[toddm]

Thanks, I will have to wait till tomorrow, the mosquitoes are getting really bad now.

 

[drgreg]

Thanks, I will have to wait till tomorrow, the mosquitoes are getting really bad now.

Nos hit, remember the spray for Iola.
I don't remember if that switch is air or mechanically operated, either way it may take a little lite oil to get it to work. Most industrial air systems use an air line oiler to keep things working, so a Deuce may need the same for items such as switches and wiper motors.

 

[Billy Bobbed]

Check the switch,when you put it in the on postion it should make a positive or negitive connection to the light.It might be dirty.

 

[toddm]

I'll take it off and see what I can do with it. If the weather stays like this, bug spray will be a must. See you at Iola.