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Having issues
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento
Posts: 696
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Supplier of a GOOD ignition switch?
I need an ignition switch ('72). The old one wont shut off my ignition anymore. Ive been told that reproduction switches tend to be junk, and want to buy a good one. I will be making some upgrades to the electrical system so the switch is not having 50 amps drawn through it, but still want to buy a good switch
Thanks in advance
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada
Posts: 1,086
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Could try and get a NOS one on e-bay (can't remember if I've seen them before though). What was wrong with the repop ones (just curious)? Or you could check GM (might be a long shot though). Doug
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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I bought one at auto zone back in late 97, and it has been removed and placed in the next truck every time I got rid of a truck. It still works fine.
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 1,317
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Bought mine at the local parts store for under $15-no problems----yet
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,534
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Bought one at NAPA, Echlin, (their line of electrical components) and not a problem for five years now.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Beeville, Texas
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Bought one from AutoZone for about $10 that's made by Wells. It's been in there for about a year and still works fine. I have a GM one still in the box, but that's for when I restore the truck.
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Having issues
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento
Posts: 696
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A good friend of mine who has restored a couple of 67-72's and works on them quite frequently said they had problems. I am assuming they had problems because of improper wiring. I dont like buying junk. I do it, but on critical stuff, I like to save a headache, and spend an extra dollar.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Inspect the harness. They frequently melt and cause problems from all the amps going through it. Use dielectric grease also, it'll help controll the heat.
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bel Aire, KS
Posts: 6,264
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I went to my local parts store and bought a Standard brand replacement. Never had a problem with them.
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