SWITCH "SIREN" METAL KNOB USA
Siren Push-Button Switch with Metal Knob
For mounting in dashboard or wing
Push-button switch for operating a siren on WWII military vehicles. The switch features a metal button and is mounted in a pre-drilled hole in the dashboard or wing. This push-to-contact switch activates the siren only whilst the button is held depressed.
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Switch type Push-button switch |
Button material Metal |
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Mounting Dashboard or wing |
Operation Normally open, push-to-contact |
Features
- Metal push-button for siren operation
- Push-to-contact switch (active only whilst held depressed)
- Mounting with flange nut behind dashboard
- Suitable for 6V, 12V or 24V systems
- Option for mounting with SIREN identification plate
★ Robust switch of American manufacture, suitable for mounting on various WWII military vehicles equipped with siren. The switch is typically mounted in a ø16mm hole in the dashboard, usually to the left of the blackout switch.
Application
This switch was fitted to WWII military vehicles equipped with a siren, such as military police vehicles (MP), fire-fighting jeeps, ambulances, command vehicles and escort vehicles. Mounting typically occurred in the dashboard (often beneath the blackout switch if a hole was present) or on the passenger wing. This was not standard factory equipment but a field modification for specific applications.
Installation notes
The switch is mounted in a pre-drilled hole (typically ø16mm). Fixing is accomplished with a flange nut at the rear of the dashboard or wing. The switch has two screw terminals at the rear for connection of the wiring. Optionally, a metal identification plate marked 'SIREN' can be mounted between the button and dashboard. Please note: siren use on public roads is prohibited in many countries for civilian vehicles.
Compatibility
The switch is suitable for 6V, 12V and 24V electrical systems. When mounted on a 6V vehicle with a 12V siren, the siren will rotate more slowly and sound less loud. Various mounting options are possible: dashboard (requires pre-drilled hole), wing, or alternatively a floor switch near the dimmer switch (comparable to the starter floor switch fitted on some vehicles).
Historical context
Sirens were mounted on specific military vehicles during WWII, particularly for military police, fire-fighting and ambulance services. Well-known siren makes were Federal, Champion and Mars. The push-button switches often originated from suppliers who also served maritime applications.
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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 | |
| Alle Willys / Ford / Hotchkiss jeeps | 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| Dodge | |
| Alle Dodge WC / M-serie | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
