[Russell Ashley]

The V8 switch looks the same and fits right in in place of the 6 cyl switch. What was confusing to me when I was at the point of changing my ignition switch was that my original 6cyl switch had a start tab on the rear just like the V8 switch. I thought maybe the tumbler was different an just wouldn't allow the key to turn to start. I bought a new tumbler but it didn't work so I bought a V8 switch.

For what it's worth: The V8 switch would let the key be turned backward which I thought (hoped) was an "ACC" position, but the acc tab was not hot when turned backward. Someone here on the forum told me that the switches sold as a V8 truck switch are actually car switches. If you have the car tumbler you can turn it to the normal off position, remove the key, and use the wings on the tumbler to start the vehicle. You turn it backward and remove the key and the ignition is locked. This is a pic of the car setup in my truck.