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48 Fleetmaster and one of these switches

Is there some special hose clamp or special technique required to mount it to the steering column?

The radiator clamps I've tried, including the one that came with it, cock sideways on top of the built-in screw and jamb.
So I made up an extra long clamp so I could adjust it with pliers as it came through but it still cocks sideways.
The only way it will tighten is if it cocks sideways but I don't know if I really trust it will stay tight.
I just don't want it falling off while I'm driving.

And if I purchase the turn signal wire cover - what holds it in place?

I just bought one of these switches from The Filling Station. Made by United Pacific. The only problem I had was I tighted it to much and the bent end popped out. I rebent it and put it on again and didn't tighten it as much. Sounds like something is wrong with the screw in the switch. I would call where you got it and see if they will exchange it or if they have had this problem before.

Boardwalk25,don't know about the aplication of the switch your useing but if installing the original directional switch,the top of the wire cover will fit under the switch before clamping which helps hold it in place.



If you look very close at the switch you will see an indentation where the cover will slide in

Thanks much Guys,

I believe I have the clamp issue solved but haven't been able to prove it yet.
The clamps were sliding out of the screw pitch, long before it was getting tight.
I'll let you know how it worked out.
The recent heat wave made work intolerable so, haven't strung the wires to the rear.
Unfortunately, as far as I can tell, there's only one stop light wire running up the A pillar (original wiring).
I'm finding it very difficult to believe the dealers or owners fished the wires under the headliner but that does seem the best way to do it.
I once owned a 57 with reverse lights.
The installation instructions called for running the wire under the carpet, sill plates, backseat and into the trunk.
The wire was originally run (dealer/owner?) out the firewall, along the frame rail under the body to the rear bumper. :)

I thought that wire cover was for an original switch.
Didn't want to waste one on a repop switch, so I'm making one out of PVC pipe.
It'll be good enough until the 'real' restoration commences.

Boardwalk25
Don't hold your breath as you wait to find a guide switch,I found mine on e-bay many years ago for a big price tag and when I received it,I had to re-buit it...A rare unit these days