Just in case you thought you were alone, I had the same problems with my
heater control panel and switches on my BN7. I also purchased the plastic
panels from two different sources and they each had the same manufacturing
errors. I had my original panel and non working switch to compare and the
new ones simply are made wrong. I ended up modifying the interior of the
plastic panel with a small grinder to allow enough space for the sliding
switch to move left and right fully and pull out to turn on the fan at
either end of the slot. It took me a couple hours but I finally got it to
fit. Easier than trying to find someone to refinish the original panel.
Ron Fine
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Haskell" <rchaskell@earthlink.net>
To: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 8:24 PM
Subject: Wish list continued
> Rich,
>
> The reproduction heater control panel and heater switch have been a bit of
> problem. The two panels I bought from different vendors seem to be from
> the same supplier. The top edge isn't flat, but concave - so there is a
> gap between the panel and the dash. The section with the horizontal slot
> (min/max temperature) has an over bite - the lower section doesn't stick
> out as far. And the tab of the heater switch that sticks through the slot
> isn't made quite right so it rubs on the lower section of the panel.
> Another switch that I returned had a problem with the tab that holds the
> detent spring. It stood too tall and rubbed the upper section.
>
> I've been thinking about tearing apart the old and new switches so I can
> fit the new electrical switch to the old assembly. Would have to make a
> new pivot pin. Don't see how to get the spring off without destroying
> something.
>
> Know anyone who re-letters old heater control panels?
>
> I've run into a couple of problems with the new wiring harness from
> British Wiring. I've sent Leslie a list and will probably send another
> when I have the harness installed. I can cc you, if you like.
>
> One has to feel a bit sorry for and have a lot of respect for anyone who
> strives for originality/concours. A lot of effort and knowledge required.
>
> Bob
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