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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 11:03 AM
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Where to source washer button for dash?

Cant find it online. Any ideas? Looking for original type...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 11:34 AM
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It is the same as the starter button for pre-key start Fords.
That should help.
It is also a momentary contact switch.

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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 12:43 PM
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The starter button works also but some don't have those .186 dia, female plug connectors on them.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 03:30 PM
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Where to source washer button for dash?

Originally Posted by jobu137
Cant find it online. Any ideas? Looking for original type...
2C-11500-A .. 1952/55 Truck Starter Button & 1965/66 Windshield Washer Button (Motorcraft SW-287) / Obsolete

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.

PARTS HOUSE CLEARANCE in Oroville WA has 2 = 250-878-3498.

OBSOLETE RELIABLE PARTS in Nashville GA has 4 = 229-686-5101.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 08:05 PM
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same as the door jamb courtesy light switch on many older Fords....
 
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Old Apr 24, 2019 | 05:21 PM
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Wow. Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate it!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 01:38 PM
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So I just picked up the switch. Problem is I cannot figure out how to install it.. The hole on the dash is just big enough for the button to go through but the faceplate and associated clips are too big to fit through. Before I start drilling I was wondering if maybe I am missing the obvious...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jobu137
So I just picked up the switch. Problem is I cannot figure out how to install it.. The hole on the dash is just big enough for the button to go through but the faceplate and associated clips are too big to fit through. Before I start drilling I was wondering if maybe I am missing the obvious...
What's this switch from?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 01:53 PM
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Perhaps enlarge the hole with a unibit(step drill) . Careful, easy to go too far and your hole will be oversized.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
What's this switch from?
Part number listed above in the thread
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jobu137
Part number listed above in the thread
This is 2C-11500-A or is it a courtesy light switch? If it's 2C-11500-A it's correct...as long as the source sent you the correct switch.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
This is 2C-11500-A or is it a courtesy light switch? If it's 2C-11500-A it's correct...as long as the source sent you the correct switch.
Well that's the part number I used at napa. Backing plate is too big
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jobu137
Well that's the part number I used at napa. Backing plate is too big
Looks like a door jamb courtesy light switch, but from what, I haven't a clue.

I listed sources for the correct switch in post #4.

Here's the only pic I can find of the correct switch (11500), caption says 1965, but it was also used in 1966.

 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 03:11 PM
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So I think I may have solved this problem. The PO had installed a trailer brake aftermarket switch in the position above the ignition. I assumed that they removed the washer button before hand. It looks like my truck has a 859k serial number so it should not have a washer button. Thats why the hole is too small. My wiper switch is setup to take the washer as well.

Thanks for all the help.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jobu137
So I think I may have solved this problem. The PO had installed a trailer brake aftermarket switch in the position above the ignition. I assumed that they removed the washer button before hand. It looks like my truck has a 859k serial number so it should not have a washer button. Thats why the hole is too small. My wiper switch is setup to take the washer as well.

Thanks for all the help.
If your truck has windshield washers, see post #13 for the set-up.

But if it's a 1966 with two speed wipers from serial number 760,001 .. the washer switch is incorporated within the wiper switch.
 
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