1963 Lighter Not Popping Out - How to Adjust?

[Frederick H.]

Is there an average time that the Casco lighter is supposed to pop out when it reaches X temp? It is not popping out currently. I also found that I need to remove the bi-metal piece in the housing to prevent a short (since the lighter circuit is not fused). When I push the element all the way in, it comes back a short distance - maybe need to remove housing and adjust the clips?
Thanks in advance.

[Frederick H.]

1963 Lighter Not Popping Out - How to Adjust?

I didn't title my previous post on this very accurately - really wanting to know how to adjust the lighter housing to allow the element to pop out when it reaches correct temp. Also, any info on removing the bi-metal piece in the housing to avoid shorting in the harness?

Thanks in Advance.

[Gary B.]

[Richard M.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Frederick, Advance search lighter, Titles Only.

This one "pops" up....(get it?)

Edit... Another good one Here

Rich

[Mark E.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

If you don't smoke and the car won't be judged, the lighter makes a great kill switch. Just run a lead between the lighter and the negative side of the coil.

[Frederick H.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Thanks Guys - gotta remember to check the archives! Good photos in there.

Thanks!

[Frederick H.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Thanks Mark but I do plan to have it judged. Trying to find the in-line fuse that has been mentioned in other discussions that does not require cutting into the wiring harness.

[Alan D.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

see https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...t=fuse+lighter

[Frederick H.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Yep - saw the threads about the Casco's but can't find them on eBay or anywhere else at the moment. Thanks though.

[Gary B.]

[Richard M.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Gents, I have some old 66 & 67 main harnesses. I'll take a look and see if I can come up with a inline fuse adaptor using the special round female connectors.

This would be removable for judging.

Rich

[Gary B.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Rich,

That would be a great service to us! Thanks

Gary

[Frederick H.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Rich, that would be outstanding if you could find 'em.

Many Thanks!

[Richard M.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Ok so curiosity got me. I found a '67 harness. I forget, is this the one for '66 also?

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[Frederick H.]

Re: 1963 Casco Lighter Not Popping Out

Took a photo of the connection earlier and although I can't see the backside, it looks to be the same as yours. I think the only difference is that the '67's had the fuse protection.