My ignition switch on my '26 won't keep contact with the battery side and is very worn and loose. Does anyone have a good one available? Wanted to ask before I buy brand new. Solved: re-bent the contacts and she's like new now.
Thanks,
James
1926-7 Ignition Switch: got one.
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1926-7 Ignition Switch: got one.
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Re: Wanted: 1926-7 Ignition Switch
No need to buy a new one. You can repair yours with my help or I can do it for you.
Most of the time on the original ones the fiber backing plate gets warped over time as a result of dampness & the contact points pushing up. A light sanding of the underside may flatten it. I'm in Moline Il just 2 hours away to far. I'll email you via the Forum
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Re: Wanted: 1926-7 Ignition Switch
Besides that, quite frankly and honestly, the repro switches, IF you can even find one, are junk. Don't ask me how I know...gets my dander up!TRDxB2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:07 pmNo need to buy a new one. You can repair yours with my help or I can do it for you.
Most of the time on the original ones the fiber backing plate gets warped over time as a result of dampness & the contact points pushing up. A light sanding of the underside may flatten it. I'm in Moline Il just 2 hours away to far. I'll email you via the Forum
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Re: Wanted: 1926-7 Ignition Switch
Thanks guys, first I am going to try and re-bend the contacts and see if I can get a better connection that way. BTW, of course the first response to my inbox was a scammer trying to bilk me out of $50 for copied pics of a switch from Lang's. Always some morlock trying to scam.