SWITCH LIGHTS ROTARY TYPE
Our perfect reproduction of the original Rotary Headlight Switch. This switch is indistinguishable from the original including Mil Spec Silver Plated contacts. This switch will fit most WWII Military Vehicles and are correct for Willys MB, Ford GPW / GPA Jeeps and also 3/4 Ton Dodge, 1-1/2 Ton Dodge, Diamond T, GMC and many others.
Light switch rotary type
Late production 1944-1945
Reproduction of the rotary-type main light switch for late WWII jeeps. This switch replaced the earlier push-pull type from mid-1944 onwards and combines the operation of service lights and blackout driving light in one component. Suitable for vehicles with late wiring.
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Type Rotary main light switch |
Application Late 1944-1945 production |
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Voltage 6V (12V compatible) |
Replaced part Push-pull light switch |
Features
- Rotary-type switch with multiple positions
- Fitted with plastic escutcheon plate with positions
- Integrated blackout driving light function
- Replaces separate BO drive switch
- Includes circuit breaker connection
★ Correct reproduction for late WWII production with rotary-type main switch according to TM 9-803 specifications.
Application
Suitable for Willys MB and Ford GPW built from mid-1944 (approximately June 1944) until end of production in 1945. This switch was introduced as a replacement for the earlier push-pull type main light switch. Vehicles with rotary switch no longer require a separate blackout driving light switch.
Installation notes
Ensure correct connection of terminals: BAT (ammeter/circuit breaker), BOD (blackout driving light), HT (headlights), S and SS (service/stop lights). The rotary switch eliminates the separate BO drive switch — this function is integrated into the rotary switch. Installation requires late-type wiring (A-2000C) with correct colour codes according to TM 9-803 Changes No.
Compatibility
NOT compatible with early 1941-1944 models using push-pull type light switches. Early vehicles have a separate blackout driving light switch on the left of the dashboard. When converting to rotary type, complete late wiring is required and the separate BO drive switch must be removed.
Historical context
In June 1944, Willys and Ford introduced the rotary-type main light switch as an improvement on the earlier push-pull system. The new switch combined multiple functions and simplified the operation of the lighting system during blackout operations.
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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 |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 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)
