ronsway,

Although I haven't ever worked on an Electrolock switch unit before, a little web searching came across these links to possibly relevant bits of info (a bunch of reading) that may help you fix your short.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1140669/Re:_Electrolock_wire_replaceme.html

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1366558/1939-vc-6-volt-electrolock.html

https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/209339/

http://hudsonterraplane.com/tech/1929/1929Hudson-EssexElectrolockInfo.pdf *
* Although not specific to Chevy's, thought the general detailed testing and service info might be of some use.

Grab a cup of coffee, there is a good bit of reading in here.

Dan
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