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TomO |
07-28-2015 @ 6:22 AM
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You are welcome.
Tom
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JONE |
07-27-2015 @ 6:29 PM
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I bought an NOS part from D. Carpenter today. Thank you very much for your help.
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JONE |
07-26-2015 @ 9:47 AM
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Thanks Tom, I'll see if I can get the part on order tomorrow (Monday).
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TomO |
07-26-2015 @ 7:57 AM
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Here is a link to a site that lists a seller that has the correct brush. The listing is over a year old, but it may still be available http://www.pistonindex.com/view.php?posturl=de06dd7903a7d6ade6ae0197078b509f&t=1941-42-46-47-FORD-PASSENGER-IGNITION-SWITCH-BRUSH-09A-3709-NOS-NEW-OLD-STOCK Rear Counter also lists 2 sellers of the brush. http://www.rearcounter.com/09A-3709-parts178943.html Tom
This message was edited by TomO on 7-26-15 @ 8:03 AM
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JONE |
07-25-2015 @ 10:54 AM
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I did a slight modification to the coil contact button on the triangular contact set that will get me by for a while until it wears down some more. I still need to get a new contact set.
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JONE |
07-25-2015 @ 10:19 AM
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I received the switch body from Mac's today. When I test assembled the parts I am still getting less continuity between the batt contact and coil contact than I get with the gage contact. The coil contact button on the pivoting contact set is worn and the spring is weak. Does anybody know where I can purchase the contacts? The contact set for 38-40 in Mac's catalog looks somewhat similar, but I don't believe it will work.
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JONE |
07-22-2015 @ 8:48 AM
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I tried the WD-40 trick. Instead of drilling a hole I squirted the WD-40 thru the retaining tabs. It did not seem to remedy the problem. I took the switch apart and found that the contacts were a bit corroded and the coil contact in the switch body was worn. I ordered a new switch body from Macs, I should get it in a day or two. I polished the contacts in the swivel plate with a scotch brite pad. Now I just have to wait for the new switch body to arrive so I can put it back together. It's really quite simple inside.
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cliftford |
07-22-2015 @ 8:31 AM
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Here's what I would do if you want to be able to drive the car: Temporarily install a universal ignition switch, until you can find a good used or nos one. If Carpenter. Mac's, and Drake don't have it, it's probably not available as a repro.
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JONE |
07-22-2015 @ 7:10 AM
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That's a good thought Clifford, but due to some of the problems as stated in my original post, I believe something may be loose or broken inside the switch. I have ordered the new switch body and should have it in a day or two. The engineer in me makes me want to take it apart and see how it works.
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cliftford |
07-21-2015 @ 7:30 AM
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Here is something you might try that works sometimes: drill a 1/8 or smaller hole in the metal part of the switch spray in some WD 40 with the small straw that comes with it and work the switch back and forth. If the contacts are dirty it may do the trick. It's worth a try.
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