Hi Randy
If you are about to change out your ignition switch here’s a suggestion to consider. When mine failed a few years ago it left the starter motor running after the engine started, resulting in a lot of smoke, burnt wiring and a melted hunk of plastic on brass formerly known as the mains switch. Lots of labour and some expense (including a new starter motor) was required to renew the damage.
I replaced the key ignition with an on-off toggle switch in the same spot, and on a new adjacent panel under the stbd lazarette, two momentary contact switches (one for glow, one for start). This means I don’t need to fumble with keys anymore, and there is no chance the multi-purpose switch will cause another accident like my last one. Pics attached.
Cheers,
Greg Silver
Misty Cat
N26C #121
St. Peter’s, Cape Breton
gadikian@fredonia.edu: Jul 15 03:14AM -0700
The starter switch on my 82 W13 is failing. It almost always requires
some fiddling before it will turn. Is there a suitable substitute
available?
Many thanks.
Randy Gadikian
Paisley Moon , formerly Bittersweet NS 26C
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