The ignition switch for my 1947 EL is shot. Does anyone out there rebuild these switches? I'd like to keep using the original Briggs and Stratton ignition key. Or do I have to go with a repro?
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Jim Ramsey
The ignition switch for my 1947 EL is shot. Does anyone out there rebuild these switches? I'd like to keep using the original Briggs and Stratton ignition key. Or do I have to go with a repro?
Jim Ramsey
Member since 1972
They're easy to fix yourself, Jim. Basically, you just pull up on the stud in the back with a diagonal notch in it, and disconnect it from the spring, and it all just falls apart. All the pieces are available. It's well covered in the Knucklehead Service Manual, ppg 109 & 110, and in Palmer's, ppg. 387-399.
If you don't want to do it yourself, I think John Bordas, in Colorado, or Perry Ruiter, in Canada (http://www.ruiter.ca/) can help you. It's a pretty simple little device, actually.
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Jim,
Sarge is right, they're an easy fix & it feels good once you've got it done. Once you get it apart, you should be able to see what's worn or wrong with it. No problem keeping your lock tumbler & key, plus all the other good components. I would use NOS parts that need replacing, they are all available.
-Bob
Bob
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Switchs
HI Jim,
I sell and repair Harley switchs. Have done maybe 400.
I don't think John or Perry do switchs.
marsh1915hd@msn.com
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