Copper ignition part
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The real issue is mechanical. The thin, stamped lock nut that snugs against the back of the instrument cluster is worthless.
In lieu of the stamped lock nut, I installed an additional regular bezel nut (turned backwards) on the back side of the cluster. It has enough threads and strength to hold the switch stationary.
I did have to shorten the extra nut slightly to have sufficient threads protruding through the cluster.
Jim
Last edited by jim lockwood; Oct 3, 2010 at 06:19 PM.
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Thanks!
There was a new ignition switch and the lamp housing in the spare parts that came with the car. But there wasn't a housing on the installed switch.
I haven't tested the old switch to see if it needs replacement.
There was a new ignition switch and the lamp housing in the spare parts that came with the car. But there wasn't a housing on the installed switch.
I haven't tested the old switch to see if it needs replacement.
