Craftsman Stop Light Switch Socket

[Jim C.]

Anyone ever seen this one? I'm not even sure what size opening it has. The description doesn't really make that clear.

 

[Provincial]

I have used deep 6-point and 12-point sockets to remove hydraulic stoplight switches. It is getting hard to remember, but I think I used a 1-1/8 12-point, and don't remember the size of the 6-point. Perhaps 1-1/16?

 

[Jim C.]

I have used deep 6-point and 12-point sockets to remove hydraulic stoplight switches. It is getting hard to remember, but I think I used a 1-1/8 12-point, and don't remember the size of the 6-point. Perhaps 1-1/16?

Based on the description, it must have been a relatively common size. It seems like it fit a lot of different cars. It's interesting (to me anyway) that Craftsman offered a specific socket for the job. It doesn't look like a standard deep socket. Maybe it was a mid depth. I'd like to see how the Craftsman socket was marked. If anyone has one, how about a picture or two?

 

[Provincial]

It depends on the terminals on the switch. Some had nubs where you slid a female 1/4" blade terminal on from the side. Those could be installed with a shallow socket.

Others had long nubs where you used a female bullet terminal. Those stuck out enough that a regular depth socket might not be deep enough. Also common were screw terminals (female thread) that were long like the bullet terminals.

A brief search online shows 7/8" and 1-1/16" hex listings.

 

[Jim C.]

It depends on the terminals on the switch. Some had nubs where you slid a female 1/4" blade terminal on from the side. Those could be installed with a shallow socket.

Others had long nubs where you used a female bullet terminal. Those stuck out enough that a regular depth socket might not be deep enough. Also common were screw terminals (female thread) that were long like the bullet terminals.

A brief search online shows 7/8" and 1-1/16" hex listings.

Thanks for the info. I'd still like to see the Craftsman version of the socket.

 

[454ragtop]

I have a socket and in fact used it about a month ago, did a disc brake conversion on a 62 Lesabre. It's not a Craftsman though, pretty sure it is cut for 2 different sizes, and works on oil pressure senders as well.

 

[Jim C.]

I have a socket and in fact used it about a month ago, did a disc brake conversion on a 62 Lesabre. It's not a Craftsman though, pretty sure it is cut for 2 different sizes, and works on oil pressure senders as well.

Hey 'ragtop,

How about a picture or two of your socket? I gotta believe that Cman version is pretty rare. Maybe your socket will give me a clue about what the Cman socket might look like. Thanks.

Jim C.

 

[454ragtop]

Here you go. Blackhawk, made in USA

 

[Jim C.]

^^^^^Thanks!! I wonder if the Craftsman version is the same inside? The 1960s catalog picture isn't very helpful. Anyway, now if I see something like that in the wild, I'll have an idea about what it might be. Any idea what size the openings are on your Blackhawk socket? I have a feeling that Cman socket is going to be a tough one to find. Thanks again for the photos.

Jim C.

 

[ttpete]

I have a Bonney T750, 1-1/16".