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Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) #2319102
06/10/17 09:33 PM
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I think my switch is leaking air. You can hear it when I turn the motor off. I've played with the hoses, the rubber plug they go into and then mount to the switch. Pretty sure that seal is good.

There doesn't seem to be anyway the switch comes apart to repair it and repo's are going for $300.

Any thoughts?

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Re: Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) [Re: NOrrTH] #2319125
06/10/17 10:34 PM
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i am not 100% sure about this. but your switch should leak air after the car is shut off. this allows the flap to close on the hood. their is a solenoid hooked into the switch just for this.

now if it leaks air while the car is running then there is a problem with the switch.


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Re: Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) [Re: NOrrTH] #2319130
06/10/17 10:38 PM
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I repair original and repop air grabber switches. Most of the time the three nubs on the back , where the vacuum hose hooks up to, are cracked and or broken off. This will cause an air leak. After disassembly for inspection. I machine new nubs they are heavy duty and better fitted to the air lines. These are then inserted into the body. I then reassemble and test the switch with a hand pump and two vacuum gauges. All this and a one year warranty for $100. Shipping included to the US.

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Re: Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) [Re: NOrrTH] #2319190
06/11/17 12:12 AM
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I have a few of those switches that need that repair. This is commom with these switches having broken hose hook ups.


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Re: Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) [Re: NOrrTH] #2319215
06/11/17 12:48 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll take you up on that Convx4


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Re: Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) [Re: NOrrTH] #2319308
06/11/17 10:00 AM
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I have a 70 model that works but the red handle is missing. Can you repair that?

Re: Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) [Re: NOrrTH] #2320018
06/12/17 05:34 PM
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Convx4 you have a PM :0)


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Re: Is an Air Grabber switch repairable? (71-72) [Re: NOrrTH] #2320215
06/12/17 10:42 PM
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NOrrTH- I responded to your Pm

Hemicar1971- Yes, For the ones I see.

fastmark- I have a chrome 70 style chrome handle that I paint red. They don't break like the red plastic ones do.

Any one can PM me thru the board.

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