Classic/Antique Car Repair/Stop light switch

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Expert: - 11/12/2010


Question
I have a 1961 lincon 4dr. The stop light switch is staying on. I replaced it last
year. As you now this an ongoing problem with Fords. Is there a fix for this
problem, like moving the switch to a up right position with a brass fitting?
Thanks for you help. Ed

Answer
Try something for me and let me know the results. have some one watch the stop lights when they are stuck on. Then with the engine running lift the brake pedal with your toe and see if the lights go out. My experience has been that the brake pedal is not releasing far enough and keeping a small amount of pressure on the master cylinder. Let me know.
Brad

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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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