resistance dimmer

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resistance dimmer

Post by SparkTag » Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:12 pm

Is there anyone out there that rebuilds the resistance dimmer for a MODEL T FORD with no starter or generator. Any information is appreciated. Thank you for your time.


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Re: resistance dimmer

Post by Dropacent » Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:35 pm

Greg, I have one on a complete 26-7 switch plate that looks good. Be glad to send you pics. Tmorsher@icloud.com


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Re: resistance dimmer

Post by SparkTag » Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:50 pm

Tim, doing this for Ben Martin in Georgia (no computer)-- has rebuilt about a 1000 switches in the last several decades---has several that need to be rebuilt and he does know how to rebuild them and has enough switches to rebuild. and need someone else to rebuild the resistance ones.


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Re: resistance dimmer

Post by Dropacent » Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:53 pm

Can’t imagine what would go wrong unless they were fried. Someone into rebuilding transformers would be a good place to check. Probably cost many times more than they are worth. Good luck, t

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Re: resistance dimmer

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:56 pm

I offered one to a member for documentation and he refurbished (replaced the contact wires) the one I loaned him. I also purchased a NOS, switch style, from the Fatman., he may have some more. I have some as well. What is the problem with yours and which type is it switch or firewall mounted?
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