Source for odd size rocker switches?

[Lil Foot]

I need some Rocker Switches for the instrument cluster on my Mini Ex project.
STSP, 15a or 20a, lighted or not. Need (4).
I would like them to fit the existing holes in the panel, so I don't have to fabricate adapters & such.
Problem is, I can't find anything to fit the existing holes.
Depending on your measurement preferences:

.940" X 1.690"

15/16" X 1 1/16"

24mm X 43mm

Plenty of depth available, panel is .063", 1/16", or 1.6mm thk.

Any ideas?

 

[Roadworthy]

The last time I needed an odd size switch I found it on eBay. Amazon may be another option.

 

[Lil Foot]

Tried both of them; lots of switches, but none that fit those holes.
Also tried Auto Zone, O'Riellys, Napa, Graingers, Surplus Center, Cycle Gear, Ace, HD, Lowes.

 

[grsthegreat]

Universal 12V 7 Pins LED Light Switch DPDT ON-OFF-ON Self-locking Rocker Switch – Alexnld.com

alexnld.com

 

[Lil Foot]

Closest I've seen yet, but I wish they had published the actual hole size necessary, rather than the OAL dimensions of the switch.

 

[Diggin It]

Amazon.com

If I'm reading the diagram right, the switch body is 21 x 37 (less retainers) which should fit in your hole.

 

[jaydee325]

OTRATTW - The standard in high quality custom rocker switches.

 

[5030]

Bill... Digikey or Dell Electronics....

 

[Lil Foot]

Thanks guys, I will check them out.

 

[Zebrafive]

OTRATTW - The standard in high quality custom rocker switches.

I second check their switches.

 

[alexpops]

West Marine or Defender? Marine switches. Waterproof, ignition proof, basically any marine supply will have a variety of switches, WM will be most expensive.

 

[Lil Foot]

From everything I can tell, there are no switches available anymore that will fit correctly in the existing holes. Therefore I will pick new switches, and either make adapters to make new switches fit, (likely) or a new panel from scratch. (less likely)
The whole idea was to find switches that fit, so that I didn't have to invest a lot of time in this, because my time is not my own these days. If it was, a new machined aluminum, SS, & glass fabrication would be likely.
At some point, I will remove the broken plastic, and clean up the indicator lights and such, and cover with new plastic.
It don't have to be pretty, we ain't building a church here.

Thanks for all the input!

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

Two ideas:

1) Get a regular rocker switch and see if it fits. That hole ain't too much bigger and it might fit just fine.
2)Nilight, and I presume others, has a thing called a switch holder that is basically a bezel for around a regular switch. You might need to enlarge the holes, but that is fairly easy.

 

[Captain Dirty]

It looks like there is still a little meat around the holes. How about a file, Dremel, or nibbler (rented, HD enough to handle 16 ga) to enlarge the holes to the next larger size switch you have found?

 

[DaveMueller]

Maybe a 22x44mm hole?

L-Series Sealed, Snap-In Rocker Switches With Up to 12 Terminals

Laser etched, single or double pole sealed rocker switches with a variety of illumination options. Ratings of 15A 12V; 20A 12V; 15A 24V.

www.carlingtech.com

 

[Zebrafive]

Switch adapters, if you room.

 

[Lil Foot]

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