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Use 40 original Headlight Switch with 12V? #445199 07/16/20 10:42 AM
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 135 Fairfax, Virginia 40ragtop OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 40ragtop Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 135 Fairfax, Virginia	My 40 was converted to 12V and still uses the original headlight switch, which seems to operate without issues save for the rheostat function being a bit touchy. Does this represent an electrical safety issue? Should the switch be swapped out for a reproduction 12V model? Thanks for any input, Bob 40ragtop

Re: Use 40 original Headlight Switch with 12V? 40ragtop #445201 07/16/20 11:58 AM
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Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	No and NO. Gene Schneider

Re: Use 40 original Headlight Switch with 12V? 40ragtop #445224 07/16/20 08:44 PM
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 135 Fairfax, Virginia 40ragtop OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 40ragtop Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 135 Fairfax, Virginia	Gene, most sincerely, many thanks, Bob 40ragtop

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