You ever try to install a door pin where you can't get back behind it because of the way the car is built? It's a real pain in the rear to try and thread the back nut onto the door pin in those conditions.
Radio Shack used to sell some self tapping door pins where you would drill a small pilot hole and then twist the switch into the hole where it would self tap it's way into the hole and didn't require a backing nut. If they still carry these, I can't seem to find them on their website.
I'm looking for a source to purchase these type of door pins in bulk. I use the regular style with 2 nuts on a regular basis, but every once in awhile I need one where I just can't seem to get in behind the pin. Anyone have a source for this type of door switch?
Thnx,
63Expert
OMEGA,.....MICRO Alarms,.....AAMP of America,....almost any of your 12 volt suppliers.........Otherwise P M me and I will send you Phone Numbers
I like the ones that OMEGA has. They have longer Plungers and U can cut them
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The reason the self-tapping is not widely used is the strength of material and the vibrations cause the pin switch to come loose. If you really wish to do this simply, drill a ¼ hole and run a 5/16-18 tap in it. Same thing and will do the job. You may wish to use a conductive adhesive to prevent loosening and false alarms.
This assumes your pin switch has 5/16-18 threads. If not use the appropriate drill and tap.
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I'm all too familar with the problems associated with the switches backing out. I usually apply silicone around the bolt once it's in to ensure it doesn't back out. I wouldn't even use these, it's just that sometimes you come across a car where you just can't seem to get in behind it because the body is narrow or it faces off in the wrong direction to drill it.
Some links to some possible sources would be great! I appreciate everything you've given me thus far!
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