How to replace ignition switch

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2011: How to replace ignition switch
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 10:05 pm:

I have a new pin type switch but I cannot tell how to remove the old switch. It looks like the outer ring is just a press fit. Same with the inner ring?

Thank you.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Halpin on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 09:33 am:

What year car Dave?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Larry Smith on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 10:16 am:

Just press down on the back of the switch, and turn it. It will come apart.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 09:07 pm:

Here is the back of the switch. It would be nice if you could push it out from the front, but that is not possible. Do you dig it out with a screwdriver or a pliers? I would like to save it if possible.

Dennis-from a 1924 Speedster

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Eviston on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 09:16 pm:

Dave,evidently the cardboard,or whatever you want to call the material the copper contacts are riveted to has swelled up some.Usually these come apart easy.I would try putting it in a dry place for a couple days.Getting radical with some prying might break the lock tumbler.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By jack daron-Indy. on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 09:16 pm:

Those copper/bronze contacts just lift out . To get to the key potmetal piece you must unrivet the housing. If it is free and not broken,I don't recommend that.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Harvey Decker / Monterey, Tennessee on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 09:29 pm:

Hello David

Just in case you require another option. This gentleman has been most helpful to everyone I know, who has contacted him for Ignition Switch repair.

Mr Ben Martin
4396 La Vista Road
Tucker, Georgia 30084
770 938 3376

Harvey .....


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kirk Peterson on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 12:02 am:

I agree with Harvey. Contact Ben Martin, he provides excellent customer service.


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