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carusoam Grand Master

carusoam

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Bummer...

Stephen, Do you want the long detailed story...


or briefly...

Last known status...

The fifty cent pieces of plastic are not sold separately...

So to replace the plastic pieces, you get to purchase the whole switch...

The easiest way to purchase the right switch is through your local MSC...

The next easiest way is to use Lasar as your local MSC... Dan at Lasar is THE Mooney Parts guru...

A better price can probably be obtained by buying it through Aircraft Spruce, with additional work supplied by you...

Either way, be sure to supply as much info as possible to avoid mistakes in amp ratings and switch cover color.


Alternates...

There are a few people around here using 3D printed pieces that make a pretty good alternative.... unfortunately, that was for the full size switch cover, not the half sized one...

The switch covers are essentially injection molded ABS parts with an undercut to hold them in place... snap on/snap off... you might be able to get the old one off and the new one on without removing the whole switch from the panel...

PP thoughts only, not a parts sales guy...

Best regards,

-a-

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drstephensugiono

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Bummer...
Stephen, Do you want the long detailed story...

or briefly...
Last known status...
The fifty cent pieces of plastic are not sold separately...
So to replace the plastic pieces, you get to purchase the whole switch...
The easiest way to purchase the right switch is through your local MSC...
The next easiest way is to use Lasar as your local MSC... Dan at Lasar is THE Mooney Parts guru...
A better price can probably be obtained by buying it through Aircraft Spruce, with additional work supplied by you...
Either way, be sure to supply as much info as possible to avoid mistakes in amp ratings and switch cover color.

Alternates...
There are a few people around here using 3D printed pieces that make a pretty good alternative.... unfortunately, that was for the full size switch cover, not the half sized one...
The switch covers are essentially injection molded ABS parts with an undercut to hold them in place... snap on/snap off... you might be able to get the old one off and the new one on without removing the whole switch from the panel...
PP thoughts only, not a parts sales guy...
Best regards,
-a-

Thank you so much for the info


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Niko182 Grand Master

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Theres another post on here where the guy upgraded some switches and they look great. If they are 24v compatable, i might try to install them. If not im going to keep them. Anyhow ill have an answer in the next 2 or 3 weeks, since my panel goes for upgrade on the 6th.

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MIm20c Grand Master

MIm20c

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13 minutes ago, Niko182 said:

Theres another post on here where the guy upgraded some switches and they look great. If they are 24v compatable, i might try to install them. If not im going to keep them. Anyhow ill have an answer in the next 2 or 3 weeks, since my panel goes for upgrade on the 6th.

I thought your switches were up above?  Not sure you’ll be able to fit the other type of switch in that location. 

Niko182 Grand Master

Niko182

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41 minutes ago, MIm20c said:

I thought your switches were up above?  Not sure you’ll be able to fit the other type of switch in that location. 

I measured. It would fit.

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carusoam Grand Master

carusoam

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Hmmmmm...

Fancy new switches... Leads to...

New CB layout to match... Leads to...

Re-organized main and secondary bus bars... Leads to...

Dual alternators... Leads to...

Vacuum-less instrument, modern instrument panel....! Leads to...

a multi-color screen extravaganza... with built in electronic safety levels...

 

MS is both informative and can help you spend your child’s inheritance....

All I really wanted was a fifty cent switch cover... MS convinced me to get a couple GTNs, a new AP, and a great PFD...

:)

-a-

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LANCECASPER Grand Master

LANCECASPER

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If you still have the piece I would carefully JB Weld it back in place. If you have LED Landing lights installed, since they draw so little,  I would just leaving the switch “on” until you find a replacement.

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If you still have the piece I would carefully JB Weld it back in place. If you have LED Landing lights installed, since they draw so little,  I would just leaving the switch “on” until you find a replacement.

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JB Welding it with the new jb weld plastic but the stupid thing doesn’t set hard!!! . Must be old when I bought from auto zone!!! I removed the pin holding the 2 split toggle and going to use it again or just use/cut a pin from a same diameter rivet to replace it.

The poor design of the toggle is thin plastic!!! Being a dentist I could’ve designed better!

 

 

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LANCECASPER Grand Master

LANCECASPER

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343c1a7ff477a6bf825ad9859397c682.jpgJB Welding it with the new jb weld plastic but the stupid thing doesn’t set hard!!! . Must be old when I bought from auto zone!!! I removed the pin holding the 2 split toggle and going to use it again or just use/cut a pin from a same diameter rivet to replace it.
The poor design of the toggle is thin plastic!!! Being a dentist I could’ve designed better!
 
 
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Original JB Weld, not the quick set, is still the best.


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Shadrach Grand Master

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47 minutes ago, drstephensugiono said:

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JB Welding it with the new jb weld plastic but the stupid thing doesn’t set hard!!! emoji35.png. Must be old when I bought from auto zone!!! I removed the pin holding the 2 split toggle and going to use it again or just use/cut a pin from a same diameter rivet to replace it.

The poor design of the toggle is thin plastic!!! Being a dentist I could’ve designed better! emoji51.pngemoji15.png

 

 

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Being that you’re a dentist, why wasn't composition resin one of your first thoughts?

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