Originally Posted by tclederman
My 1954 switch was wired "backwards" (in 1971) - however, it started every time when the key is turned the wrong way.

For old times sake, I mis-wired it the same way during the "restoration". It still starts (and turn off) just fine (in a backwards manner).

[I do not know if the 54 switch is different from earlier switches]
I am trying to wrap my head around how wiring a simple on/off switch backwards would change which position would be "on". How many positions are there on your switch?
Carl

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission