BLACKOUT SWITCH SP
Blackout Switch SP
For dashboard
Push-pull blackout switch for the dashboard of military jeeps. This switch controls the various lighting modes for normal driving and blackout conditions, an essential component of the WWII electrical system.
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Type Push-pull switch |
Application Dashboard |
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Function Blackout lighting |
System 6V electrical |
Features
- Push-pull operating system
- Lockable push button
- Multiple lighting positions
- Compatible with 6V electrical system
- High quality reproduction
★ Correct reproduction of the original WWII blackout switch, essential for an authentic dashboard restoration.
Application
Suitable for military jeeps equipped with push-pull type lighting switches on the dashboard. The switch controls the various lighting modes: daytime driving, normal night lighting and blackout conditions.
Installation notes
The switch is mounted in the dashboard panel through the existing opening. Ensure correct connection of the various terminals according to your vehicle's electrical diagram. The locking knob must be able to be pressed and locked smoothly.
Compatibility
This is a specific variant (SP) of the blackout switch. Different internal switch configurations were used during production. Check the number and position of the connections on your original switch before replacing.
Historical context
The blackout switch was a crucial component of all military vehicles during WWII, allowing drivers to switch between normal lighting and the dimly lit blackout mode for tactical operations in the dark.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC51 weapons carrier | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
