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**67sss** · 01-23-2004, 08:42 PM

This switch is going on another project I'm working on . it has points distributor. Which wires do I hook up to start the vehicle? Do I need a direct hot lead from the batt. to the switch?
Thanks.

Chevy67Tk · 01-23-2004, 09:17 PM

Hope this helps if you need a schematic I can dig one up I did for a project of mine

Blue Beard · 01-23-2004, 09:45 PM

Where did you find a switch like that........

Most of the ones I've seen that were universal had screw terminals.........

GMC Jim · 01-24-2004, 05:56 AM

Switch looks like a replacement switch for a boat ...If brass comstruction; then probably for marine use....

OhioDan · 01-24-2004, 08:32 AM

I work on forklifts, and that looks like an ign. switch from a Hyster forklift. Only thing, on a Hyster the center lug is for start, and the top lug is a ground. Check with a fork lift dealer, and they should be able to get you a connecter/plug with a short piece of wire attached to each terminal. Tell them it's for a Hyster "C" series, S40-60XL forklift. Good luck.

**67sss** · 01-24-2004, 12:16 PM

I hooked up the wires like described in the above pic and no luck. I think I'll try OhioDan s description and see what happens.

now I have no spark coming from the coil, got juice to it(thru) probably bad coil, unless I'm missing something...?

01-23-2004, 08:42 PM	#1
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	Generic Ignition Switch question This switch is going on another project I'm working on . it has points distributor. Which wires do I hook up to start the vehicle? Do I need a direct hot lead from the batt. to the switch? Thanks. Attached Images

01-23-2004, 09:17 PM	#2
Chevy67Tk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 349	Hope this helps if you need a schematic I can dig one up I did for a project of mine Attached Images __________________

01-23-2004, 09:45 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Where did you find a switch like that........ Most of the ones I've seen that were universal had screw terminals......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-24-2004, 05:56 AM	#4
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Switch looks like a replacement switch for a boat ...If brass comstruction; then probably for marine use.... __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

01-24-2004, 08:32 AM	#5
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I work on forklifts, and that looks like an ign. switch from a Hyster forklift. Only thing, on a Hyster the center lug is for start, and the top lug is a ground. Check with a fork lift dealer, and they should be able to get you a connecter/plug with a short piece of wire attached to each terminal. Tell them it's for a Hyster "C" series, S40-60XL forklift. Good luck. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-24-2004, 12:16 PM	#6
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	I hooked up the wires like described in the above pic and no luck. I think I'll try OhioDan s description and see what happens. now I have no spark coming from the coil, got juice to it(thru) probably bad coil, unless I'm missing something...? Last edited by 67sss; 01-24-2004 at 04:37 PM.



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