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jsimanella
#1 Posted : Friday, March 20, 2009 4:00:36 PM(UTC)
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I think I need to replace the ignition switches - I'm chasing down a ghost from the last season I was in (2 years ago). When I bypassed the switch, straight from the battery to the coil, the problem seemed to vanish.

Anyway, there are few options for our setup. Not sure I like the current switch style, with it's lack of a boot. I could go to a key switch style, but it would involve drilling a bigger hole, and I haven't checked for clearances yet.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

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#2 Posted : Friday, March 20, 2009 9:17:44 PM(UTC)
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jsimanella wrote:
I think I need to replace the ignition switches Any ideas?


 John,

Have U checked & cleaned the ign. fuse & holder for corrosion ? Think I ran into same synopsis some time back there was rust at the bottom of fuse holder plus spring was deteriorated & the cause of the rust. Also might want to check out the purple (violet) wire connections. Anxious

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#3 Posted : Friday, March 27, 2009 4:57:59 AM(UTC)
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By wiring straight to the coil, you were also bypassing the ballast resistor, so don't rule that out as a culprit yet....
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Anyone have a source for that ignition fuse deal (that is next to the ignition switch)? It appears that the fuse and the black plastic cap do not separate. At least, I couldn't get mine apart without breaking it.

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#8 Posted : Friday, March 27, 2009 4:53:48 PM(UTC)
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Those screw cap panel mount fuse holders with spade connections are a pretty common item. An old school autoparts store should have them. Maybe not the new style chinese only autoparts store. A parts outfit that carries truck or RV stuff should also carry them. You can pull the wires through and attach a regular inline holder temporarily. If you are a yooper you are allowed to keep it like that forever.
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#4 Posted : Friday, March 27, 2009 5:13:14 PM(UTC)
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tr_guy79 wrote:
By wiring straight to the coil, you were also bypassing the ballast resistor, so don't rule that out as a culprit yet....


Ok - I lied. I wired from the battery to the resistor, so as to not leave it out of the circuit.

I do plan on checking those fuse holders, though. I wonder if they can be replaced with pop-out breakers and a screw in boot?
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#7 Posted : Friday, March 27, 2009 9:06:13 PM(UTC)
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Anyone have a source for that ignition fuse deal (that is next to the ignition switch)?
Jeff


Jeff,

On them fuss holders U might wantta try your local auto parts store from what I can remember they looked like they’re just like a cigarette lighter fuse holder (20 amp) two wire on the back end one hot the other ground. HTH Anxious

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#5 Posted : Friday, March 27, 2009 9:15:00 PM(UTC)
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I wonder if they can be replaced with pop-out breakers and a screw in boot?
John, S.,


That question will have to be answered by one of the Sparky’s on this site ? Think Don' t really know but don't see why not as long as they're fussed Eh?

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