Ignition Switch

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  1. MuscleMaverick

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    also how do i go about removing the shrouding from the column?
     
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    there are two studs w/nuts. loosen the nuts and slide the switch up/down to adjust...turn the key into the start position and hold it there as you move the switchm up/down.:yup:
     
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    Thanks for the help i just need to go and grab it quick then come home and put it in. After about 3 hours of trying to take it out :)...
     
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    got the switch and i put it in would it be having problems running and idling if the switch isn't right?
     
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    The switch is either off or on. Sounds like another issue.
     
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    it was running fine before i put in the new switch (with hot wiring it) would you have any ideas? wire maybe get unplugged? I have messed around with the carb with no luck it is smoking a little out of the carb (i figured just extra gas)
     
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    my '74 2 door needs an ignition switch but not sure which part is bad. I have a digital multimeter would I be able to check with that? the guy I bought it from had to jump it at the starter solenoid since turning the key did nothing. any advice?
     
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    switch

    After Checking all That Stuff You Might Want to Try A Ignition Condensor. The Little Can Mounted on the Distributor. It Will Affect the Idle and running. the Distributor Points Get Reduced Voltage Through The Factory Wiring about 6 Volts and You Said it Ran OK with Full Battery Voltage 12+........Just a thought.
     
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    Neutral/Park safety switch... Will it crank in neutral??
     
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    no wouldn't do anything in neutral but after reading though this forum and talking to a couple guys on facebook ive found out its the wired pigtail in the column and not the tumbler.
     
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    Hi! my 1977 ford maverick failed to retire the key, after some complicated maneuvers and some travel to the parts store, we realized that a piece that links the key and the switch is missing and the switch is also a little bit worn, a new switch may be used? where to buy it? thanks in advance.
     
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    I just did my ignition switch last week. I picked it up from NAPA for about $40. Was happy that all the wire colors matched the factory.
     
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    I know this is an old post but were there differences in switches over the years? I have a 70 but will any of them work or are they year specific?
     
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    You need a 1970 switch
     

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