Pup
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O.K. guys,
After a considerable amount of time devoted to chasing down a mystery
misfire at highway speed, and doing some searches on the forum...
I found the topic about a dirty ignition switch being a possible culprit.
Well mine wasn't just dirty, it's shot. One of the rivets almost totally
gone and the other was very loose. Upon disassembly, I can't believe the 'ol
Commando even ran! There is no saving it.
Did a bit of checkin on the web, they are available of course.
But I remembered that a few years ago I went to the auto part store to get a generic one
for my old shovelhead. I looked at it and sure enough, it has the necessary
3 terminals, and is a 2 position (off-on).
Went to the parts store today and they had it, but it is a 3 position, off,on and presumably
accessory. Middle position must be off as key
can be removed.
My question, finally , is, has anyone else done this and what sequence should I do
to connect it? On the old original switch , 2 of the terminals are connected at the mount
point on base of switch. I figure the worst I could do would be a blown fuse.
But I'd like to avoid that with some guidance.
Thank Ya-
Dave
After a considerable amount of time devoted to chasing down a mystery
misfire at highway speed, and doing some searches on the forum...
I found the topic about a dirty ignition switch being a possible culprit.
Well mine wasn't just dirty, it's shot. One of the rivets almost totally
gone and the other was very loose. Upon disassembly, I can't believe the 'ol
Commando even ran! There is no saving it.
Did a bit of checkin on the web, they are available of course.
But I remembered that a few years ago I went to the auto part store to get a generic one
for my old shovelhead. I looked at it and sure enough, it has the necessary
3 terminals, and is a 2 position (off-on).
Went to the parts store today and they had it, but it is a 3 position, off,on and presumably
accessory. Middle position must be off as key
can be removed.
My question, finally , is, has anyone else done this and what sequence should I do
to connect it? On the old original switch , 2 of the terminals are connected at the mount
point on base of switch. I figure the worst I could do would be a blown fuse.
But I'd like to avoid that with some guidance.
Thank Ya-
Dave