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Re: Shorting Ignition Switch

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Shorting Ignition Switch
From: "Mick T" <mickth@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 19:54:08
You think that's bad..... The hole ignition core on my 67.5 comes out when 
you put a key in it. So when I start it, I have to manually return the key 
counter-clockwise, to relieve the starter. What a pain. How much is a new 
ignition? How much for a used/good condition ignition?

-Mick-

> >
> >
> >The Roadster is hard to start, when I turn the key nothing happens, the
>lights
> >don't dim, the needle on the meter doesn't move. But I find that by
>wiggling the
> >switch (behind the key while the key is turned) my 1968 2L will turn 
>over.
>Help?
> >
> >So does that leave me with 5 options?
> >
> >1 Repair the switch (just the can part, any hints?)
> >2 Replace the switch (anyone have an extra switch)
> >3 Replace with New switch (Vendors?)
> >4 Replace with substitute (Didn't someone just ask about this?)
> >5 Keep wiggling and muttering under my breath (not adding to my "Quality 
>of
> >Life")
> >
> >TIA
> >John Brooks
> >68 2L
> >Winston-Salem, NC
> >

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